Primary 4 Unit 6 Reading Comprehension | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Octopuses copy colors and textures around them. How do octopuses hide?

They blend in.

They dig holes.

They swim away.

They use bubbles.

Caring for the ocean helps sea life survive. Why protect the ocean?

To save animals.

To make waves.

To sink boats.

To find treasure.

Whale songs travel across the sea. What’s special about whale songs?

They go far.

They shake boats.

They scare sharks.

They echo in caves.

Using less plastic keeps trash out of the sea. How can we protect the ocean?

Use less plastic.

Drink more soda.

Fish every day.

Drive more boats.

Light disappears in deeper water. What happens in deep sea?

It gets darker.

It gets hotter.

It gets louder.

It gets shallower.

Sea sponges clean by soaking up bits from water. How do sponges help the sea?

They clean it.

They eat fish.

They chase crabs.

They make ink.

Some fish glow to keep enemies away. Why do some fish glow?

To scare others.

To warm up.

To catch bugs.

To make friends.

Tiny sea animals feed bigger ones. Why are small creatures important?

They are food.

They clean rocks.

They swim fast.

They blow bubbles.

The ocean gives food, water, and clean air. How does the ocean help us?

It gives resources.

It builds roads.

It makes clothes.

It grows trees.

Oil on the ocean poisons sea life. What does oil do in the sea?

It harms animals.

It cleans water.

It feeds fish.

It cools turtles.

Dolphins leap while playing or talking. Why do dolphins jump?

To play or speak.

To hunt birds.

To dry off.

To sleep.

If one fish is gone, others may lose food. Why is losing one fish bad?

It breaks the food chain.

It makes the water cold.

It brings more jellyfish.

It helps sharks grow.

Each ocean zone has its own animals. Why do animals live in certain zones?

Each zone fits them.

They like swimming.

They get bored.

They follow dolphins.

Turtles bury their eggs in warm sand. Where do turtles lay eggs?

On the beach.

In the sea.

Under rocks.

In seaweed.

A squid uses ink to confuse attackers. Why does a squid squirt ink?

To escape danger.

To color the sea.

To scare its friends.

To swim faster.

Catching too many fish can make it hard for them to come back. What happens if we catch too many fish?

They might disappear.

They grow faster.

They get cleaner.

They float to shore.

Only the ocean's top layer gets light from the sun. Which zone gets sunlight?

It gets sunlight.

It is always frozen.

It is the quietest part.

It never moves.

Sharks must hunt smaller creatures in order to stay alive. How do sharks find food?

By hunting animals.

By filtering water.

By growing plants.

By eating sand.

Plastic bags in the water can look like jellyfish to hungry turtles. Why might a turtle eat plastic by mistake?

It thinks it's food.

It likes to chew it.

It wants to play.

It needs to build a nest.

Dolphins often move together and use sounds to share messages. What do dolphins do when they are together?

They talk to each other.

They build nests.

They sleep alone.

They hide under rocks.

The part of the ocean where no sunlight reaches is extremely cold and black. What is true about the deepest part of the ocean?

It is dark and cold.

It is full of sunshine.

It has many people.

It is warm and bright.

Sea sponges stay in one spot and trap tiny food pieces that float past. How do sea sponges eat?

By catching food in water.

By hunting fish.

By eating seaweed.

By swimming after crabs.

A blue whale travels thousands of kilometers searching for food in deep waters. Why does a blue whale swim such long distances?

To find something to eat.

To play with other whales.

To look for warm water.

To escape from ships.

Toxic waste dumped into the sea can make it hard for marine life to survive. Why is toxic waste dangerous to the ocean?

It can harm sea animals.

It gives fish superpowers.

It helps turtles swim faster.

It makes the ocean warmer.

Light disappears in deeper water. What happens in deep sea?

It gets darker.

It gets hotter.

It gets louder.

It gets shallower.