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Lab Activity 6.4
Beluga Whales
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Directions
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Study
the instructional material below. Be sure to click on each of the photographs
for an enlarged view in a separate window. The
larger version is necessary to complete the assignment.
It opens in a separate window which can be resized by grabbing the bottom
right corner and dragging it. It
can also be moved by
grabbing the top heading bar and dragging it.
Be sure to close the extra window by using the X in IBM, or the close box
in MAC when you are finished using them. |
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Introduction
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No
other group of marine animals is as well loved as the whales. They have
captured our imaginations and our protection. Whales are mammals that are
completely adapted for life in the ocean. Their anatomy and physiology enables
them to swim laike a fish, hold their breathe for long periods of time,
and venture into the ocean depths. By studying the Sea World Web Site you
will become familiar with a variety of aspects of whale biology. The Beluga
Whale will be featured in this lab activity. |
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Instruction
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Answer
the following questions about Beluga Whales by clicking this link, visiting
the Sea
World/Busch Gardens Beluga Whale Web Site and searching for the answers.
Prepare an aswer for each of the questions listed below. You can print out
the charts and fill them in or create similar charts in your notebook.
Be sure
to write about what you are learning in the lab section of your notebook.
You will be expected to answer questions about the lab activity during
the lab self test and lab quiz. It helps to have your text and coloring
books open beside you for support.
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| Supporting
Information |
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to the Assigned Readings Below: |
| Marine
Biology Textbook |
Chapter
9, pages 190 to 209 |
| Marine
Biology Coloring Book |
none |
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Classification
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Answers |
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Which species of whales are classified in the family Monodontidae?
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| Characteristics,
Senses, and Adaptations |
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Answers |
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What
is the prominent structure that overhangs the rostrum on the head
of a beluga whale and what is it used for?
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Behavior
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Answers |
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Describe
the food preferences and feeding methods of beluga whales.
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Conservation
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| Questions |
Answers |
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What
is the government of Canada doing to conserve an isolated population
of belugas in the St. Lawrence River?
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