World Record Word ProblemsSuper trickySuper trickyThe Cuvier’s beaked whale holds the record forthe deepest dive for a sea mammal. In 2014,one dove 9,874 feet. What is this distance ininches?The killer whale is the fastest marine mammal.It is capable of reaching 55.6 km per hour.1 foot = 12 inchesAt this maximum speed, how far could ittravel in one day?Double super trickyDouble super trickyThe Atlas moth is the world’s overall largestmoth, with a wing span of 30 cm. The Herculesmoth has a wing span of 28 cm. The rare Owletmoth has been known to have a wing span of 308mm.The Grant’s caribou holds the record for thefurthest distance travelled by a migratingland animal, travelling 4,800 km per year.What is the average wing span of these threemoths in millimetres?How many metres would the Grant’s cariboutravel in a month, in a week and in a day?Double super trickyTrickyThe fastest animal sprinter on land, thecheetah, has a top speed of around 62 miles perhour. The fastest flying mammal, the Brazilianfree-tailed bat with a top speed of 160 km perhour. Which is fastest and by how much?The Indian jumping ant is the most accomplishedof all jumping ants. At no more than 1.9 cm inlength, it can jump up to 5 times its own bodylength.1 mile = 1.6 kmHow far can this amazing ant jump?© 2024 Guinness World Records Limited3
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