The Smiling Sea Creature
Why does a bottlenose dolphin look like it is smiling?
A. Because it is always happy
B. Because its mouth is curved
C. Because it laughs
D. Because it shows its teeth
B. Because its mouth is curved ✅
What animals did the writer see at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Lions and tigers
B. Kangaroos, wallabies, and a wombat
C. Penguins and seals
D. Koalas only
B. Kangaroos, wallabies, and a wombat
Where is the city of Petra located?
A. Egypt
B. Jordan
C. Greece
D. Italy
B. Jordan
2. Why does a dolphin come to the surface of the water?
A. To find food
B. To sleep
C. To breathe air
D. To play
C. To breathe air ✅
Why was the writer not allowed to feed the Tasmanian Devils?
A. They were sleeping
B. They were too small
C. They could bite off fingers
D. There was no food
C. They could bite off fingers
Why was Petra a perfect place to build a city?
A. It was near the sea
B. It had many trees
C. It was protected by mountains and rock
D. It had cold weather
C. It was protected by mountains and rock
How does the dolphin’s colour help it stay safe?
A. It makes the dolphin look bigger
B. It helps the dolphin swim faster
C. It helps the dolphin hide in the water
D. It helps the dolphin scare enemies
C. It helps the dolphin hide in the water ✅
Why was the Hollybank Treetop Adventure scary at first?
A. It was dark
B. The cables were very long and high
C. There were animals in the trees
D. It was raining
B. The cables were very long and high
How did the mountains around Petra help protect the city?
A. They brought rain
B. They blocked enemies and strong winds
C. They helped people travel faster
D. They made the city brighter
B. They blocked enemies and strong winds
What does echolocation help dolphins do?
A. Sleep underwater
B. Find and catch prey
C. Change colour
D. Talk to humans
B. Find and catch prey ✅
What interesting fact did the writer learn about wombats?
A. They can swim
B. They live in trees
C. Their poo is cube-shaped
D. They only come out at night
C. Their poo is cube-shaped
Why did Petra become rich and important?
A. It had gold mines
B. It was a tourist city
C. It was on a popular trade route
D. It was close to other cities
C. It was on a popular trade route
What is a group of dolphins called?
A. A herd
B. A school
C. A pod
C. A pod ✅
What happened when the jet boat reached Bruny Island?
A. It became very quiet
B. The boat stopped
C. The weather exploded where two oceans meet
D. The boat broke down
C. The weather exploded where two oceans meet
Why was Petra forgotten for many years?
A. People moved because of the cold weather
B. It was destroyed by fire
C. An earthquake damaged the city and people left
D. It became too crowded
C. An earthquake damaged the city and people left