All About Dolphins
Explore the fascinating world of dolphins with this Grade 5 science worksheet, covering their characteristics, habitat, and behaviors.
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All About Dolphins
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Dolphins are marine mammals that belong to the order Cetacea. Which of the following animals is a close relative of dolphins?
Sharks
Whales
Fish
Seals
2. What do dolphins use echolocation for?
To sleep
To find food and navigate
To change color
To breathe underwater
3. Dolphins breathe air using their and must come to the surface to do so.
4. The streamlined body shape of a dolphin helps it move quickly through the .
5. Dolphins are known for their intelligence and playful behavior.
True
False
6. Dolphins are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants.
True
False
7. Look at the image below. Describe two physical characteristics of a dolphin that help it survive in its aquatic environment.
8. Explain what a 'pod' is in relation to dolphins.