Parts of a Squid
What are a squid's jaws shaped like?
A beak.
What state is Assateague island near?
Virginia.
Are the Assateague horses bigger or smaller than regular horses?
Smaller
How do scientists try to get an up close look at giant squid?
They use a submarine.
How long can a Sperm Whale get?
80 feet.
How many arms does a squid have?
eight
Who comes to the island to round up the ponies?
Firefighters
Why do people want to own an Assateauge horse?
They are intelligent. They are easy to train. They are good for children.
Sperm Whale
What is the name of the book that made people aware of the horses on Assateague Island?
Misty of Chincoteague
How many tentacles does a squid have?
Besides grass, name a type of plant that the horses on the island eat.
How do people think the horses got on the island?
A ship wrecked.
How deep can the submarine dive?
How long can a Sperm Whale go without breathing?
What do giant squid have along their tentacles?
Hooks
How many people live on Assateague Island?
None.
Which horses get sent back to the island, and cannot be sold?
Young, Old, frail, and sick horses.
What is the name of the special submarine that the scientists use?
Deep Rover
How long can a giant squid grow?
60 feet.
Where does the jet of water come out of the giant squid?
Tail.
The island is in which Ocean?
Atlantic.
Why are Assateague horses fat around the middle?
They drink a lot more water than most horses. This is because of the salt.
In our story, what country do the scientists travel to in order to look for Giant Squid?
New Zealand.
Name two things a giant squid eats.
Fish, Crab, Turtles, other squid.