How much do you know about right whales? Take this short
quiz to find out your right whale IQ and help MRC gauge how well its
education programs are working. Please answer a few simple questions.
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True or False
It is best to report a whale sighting
as soon as it happens.
True
False
The right whale sighting hotline is 1-800-97-WHALE.
True
False
One reason right whales are difficult to see from ships is
that they do not have a dorsal fin on their back.
True
False
Right whales only go as far south as Ft. Pierce, FL.
True
False
Right whales migrate to Florida to feed for the winter.
True
False
Any time of the day is a good time to see right whales.
True
False
Photographs can be useful to identify a particular whale.
True
False
You should report a whale sighting to MRC's hotline only if
you are sure it's a right whale.
True
False
Only pregnant females who are about to give birth are
spotted in the calving ground.
True
False
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer
Which of the following is/are used to identify an individual
right whale?
a. scar patterns and DNA
b. the I.D. number branded on the flipper
c. callosities (white patches) on the head
d. both a and c
Which of the following describes the flipper of a right
whale:
a. long, narrow, white on both sides
b. short, stubby, black on both sides
c. short, narrow, white on top, black on bottom
d. long, black, rough on the edges
Which of the following pictures clearly shows the blow of a
right whale?
a. 
b. 
c. 
Which of the following pictures clearly shows the tail of a
right whale?
a. 
b. 
c. 
What should you do if you think you see an entangled whale
from a boat?
a. cut off as much fishing line as you can and throw it away
b. slowly leave the area and report it to MRC's hotline
c. keep it company until help arrives
d. take pictures of the whale, slowly leave the area, and report it to
MRC's right whale hotline
The greatest threat to right whales is:
a. entanglements in fishing gear
b. inbreeding
c. predation
d. ship strikes
The legal approach limit a North Atlantic right whale is:
a. 500 feet
b. 1500 yards
c. 500 yards
d. 1500 meters
What should you do if a right whale approaches you?
a. try to thumb a ride
b. slowly and carefully leave the area
c. try to get as close as you can
d. stay until help comes
How soon should a right whale sighting should be reported?
a. as soon as possible
b. after lunch time
c. never, it is not important to report sightings
d. 30 minutes after the sighting
Which months mark the right whale season in Florida?
a. January to February
b. March to December
c. all year round
d. December to March
When reporting a right whale sighting, you should have the
following information ready:
a. date/time/location of sighting
b. weather conditions and water temperature
c. distance offshore and direction of travel
d. both a and c
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