Ocean Jeopardy

Marine Mammals

100

These animals breathe air but live in the ocean—whales and dolphins are examples

Mammals

200

This marine mammal has long tusks and likes to lounge on ice

Walrus 

300

This "unicorn of the sea" has a long spiral tooth

Narwhal

400

These whales can sing long complicated songs

humpback whales 

500

These mammals can walk on land and have visible ear flaps

sea lions

Sharks and Other Predators

100

This shark's wide flat head helps it see in almost every direction

Hammerhead shark

200

This fish can produce electricity to hunt or defend

electric eel

300

This ray has a long, venomous tail spine

stingray

400

This shark is the largest fish in the sea

Whale shark 

500

This predator has three hearts 

octopus

Random Ocean

100

This colourful habitat is often called the 'rainforest of the sea'

coral reef

200

True or false. Hermit crabs can switch its shell

True

300

This deep-sea fish has a glowing lure to attract prey

anglerfish

400

Many deep-sea animals glow, what is the name for the glow

Bioluminescence 

500

About how much of the earth is covered by oceans?

70%

Human Impact and Conservation

100

This common single-use item often harms sea animals

plastic (straws or bags)

200

An animal facing high risk of extinction is called what

endangered 

300

Throwing garbage into the ocean creates this problem

pollution

400

protecting an animal species from disappearing is called this

conservation

500

Overfishing removes predators, what can damage this balance 

food chain or ecosystem

Amazing Adaptations

100

A pufferfish does what when threatened?

Puff up/expand

200

Fish use these to breathe underwater

gills

300

What animal can regrow their arm if they lose it?

Sea star

400

This animal is able to change its colour and skin texture to match its surroundings 

octopus

500

Dolphins use this sound-based skill to find food and navigate

echolocation