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Select the best answer 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 What should you do if you see an entangled whale from a boat? a. Cut off what fishing line you can and report it to the U.S Coast Guard b. Report the sighting immediately to MRC's right whale hotline c. Take pictures of the whale, leave the area, and report it to MRC's right whale hotline d. Take pictures, cut off the line, leave the area, and report to MRC's right whale The greatest threat to right whales in Florida and Georgia 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. Your location b. Direction of travel and time of sighting c. Water Temperature d. a and b Right whales have: a. No dorsal fin and a deep notched tail b. A small dorsal fin and a deep notched tail c. No dorsal fin and no notch on tail d. Small dorsal fin and no notch on tail The right whale hotline number is: a. 1-800-97-WHALE b. 1-888-87-WHALE c. 1-888-97-WHALE d. 1-800-87-WHALE A right whale has: a. White patches on its head and a single spout of water when it breathes b. Black smooth head and a v-shaped spout of water when it breathes c. White patches on its head and a v-shaped spout of water when it breathes d. Black smooth head and a single spout of water when it breathes You can distinguish between a humpback whale and a right whale because: a. The humpback has a small dorsal fin and the right whale has big ears b. The humpback has a small dorsal fin and the right whale has none c. The humpback has a v-shaped blow and the right whale has none d. The right whale has white flippers and the humpback has black flippers Click here to know your right whale IQ