Question

1. what type of whale can be seen by whale watchers on both the east coast and the west coast?

a. gray whales
b. blue whales
c. minke whales
d. humpback whales

1. why do whales swim near whale - watching boats for hours?

a. they are very interested in humans.
b. they want passengers to take a lot of photos of them.
c. they are hoping passengers will feed them some shrimp.
d. they see their reflection in the boat and think it is another whale.

1. read these two paragraphs from the article.

for thousands of years, whales have fascinated humans. however, until recent times, the average person did not have the chance to see these amazing creatures up close. the first opportunity arose in san diego, california. there, in 1950, the cabrillo national monument was declared a public place to watch whales. soon after, the first whale - watching boats sailed from san diego harbors. for $1, people could ride out into the ocean in hopes of seeing whales close - up.
the whale - watching boats became very popular. soon similar boat trips were available from other seaports. today millions of people around the world go whale watching every year.
which of these best describes the structure that is used in the two paragraphs?
a. these paragraphs compare and contrast several different ideas.
b. these paragraphs relate events in the order in which they occurred.
c. these paragraphs present a problem and then a solution to solve it.
d. these paragraphs identify a cause and show the effect it has on the subject.

Explanation:

1. Humpback whales are known to be seen on both the East Coast and West Coast.
2. Whales may swim near boats because they see their reflection and think it's another whale.
3. The paragraphs tell about the history of whale - watching, starting from ancient times, then the first opportunity in 1950, and its spread over time, which is a chronological order.

Answer:

1. D. humpback whales
2. D. They see their reflection in the boat and think it is another whale.
3. B. These paragraphs relate events in the order in which they occurred.