All About Orcas!
A science worksheet for Grade 3 students to learn about orcas, their characteristics, habitat, and diet.
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All About Orcas!
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Orcas, also known as killer whales, are powerful marine mammals. They are actually the largest member of the dolphin family! Orcas are easily recognized by their black and white coloring. They live in oceans all around the world, from cold polar regions to warmer tropical seas. Orcas are expert hunters and eat a variety of prey, including fish, seals, and even other whales. They live in groups called pods and work together to hunt.
1. What is another name for an orca?
Great White Shark
Killer Whale
Blue Whale
Dolphin Fish
2. What color are orcas?
Blue and White
Black and White
Gray and Black
All Black
3. Orcas are the largest member of the family.
4. Orcas live in groups called .
5. Orcas are expert and eat fish, seals, and other whales.
6. Orcas only live in warm tropical seas.
True
False
7. Orcas are a type of fish.
True
False
8. Name two animals that orcas eat.
9. How do orcas work together to hunt?