Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Colossal Squid

Q: Where does the colossal squid live?

The colossal squid is a massive squid that lives in the deep sea surrounding Antarctica

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Deep sea surrounding Antarctica

Pacific Ocean

A: 3

Q: What is the colossal squid’s claim to fame as an invertebrate?

The colossal squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth.

 It is the fastest invertebrate

It is the largest invertebrate on Earth

It has the longest lifespan among invertebrates

It is the most intelligent invertebrate

A: 2

Q: The colossal squid has the largest ______ of any animal.

The colossal squid is not only the largest invertebrate on Earth, it also has the largest eyes of any animal, larger even than those of the great whales.

Brain

Tentacles

Heart

Eyes

A: 4

Q: How long can a colossal squid grow, including its body and tentacles?

Combined the body and tentacle of a colossal squid up to 46 feet (14 m).

46 feet (14 m)

30 feet (9 m)

20 feet (6 m)

60 feet (18 m)

A: 1

Q: What is the approximate maximum weight of a colossal squid?

An average colossal squid weighs at least 1100 pounds (500 kg).

200 pounds (90 kg)

500 pounds (225 kg)

1100 pounds (500 kg)

2000 pounds (900 kg)

A: 3