Caring for the ocean helps sea life survive. Why protect the ocean?
To sink boats.
To save animals.
To make waves.
To find treasure.
Dolphins leap while playing or talking. Why do dolphins jump?
To hunt birds.
To dry off.
To sleep.
To play or speak.
Oil on the ocean poisons sea life. What does oil do in the sea?
It cools turtles.
It feeds fish.
It cleans water.
It harms animals.
The ocean gives food, water, and clean air. How does the ocean help us?
It builds roads.
It grows trees.
It gives resources.
It makes clothes.
Turtles bury their eggs in warm sand. Where do turtles lay eggs?
Under rocks.
In the sea.
On the beach.
In seaweed.
Some fish glow to keep enemies away. Why do some fish glow?
To make friends.
To warm up.
To scare others.
To catch bugs.
Light disappears in deeper water. What happens in deep sea?
It gets louder.
It gets shallower.
It gets hotter.
It gets darker.
Tiny sea animals feed bigger ones. Why are small creatures important?
They clean rocks.
They are food.
They blow bubbles.
They swim fast.
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.
A blue whale travels thousands of kilometers searching for food in deep waters. Why does a blue whale swim such long distances?
To look for warm water.
To play with other whales.
To find something to eat.
To escape from ships.
Sea sponges stay in one spot and trap tiny food pieces that float past. How do sea sponges eat?
By swimming after crabs.
By catching food in water.
By eating seaweed.
By hunting fish.
If one fish is gone, others may lose food. Why is losing one fish bad?
It helps sharks grow.
It breaks the food chain.
It makes the water cold.
It brings more jellyfish.
Dolphins often move together and use sounds to share messages. What do dolphins do when they are together?
They hide under rocks.
They talk to each other.
They sleep alone.
They build nests.
Octopuses copy colors and textures around them. How do octopuses hide?
They dig holes.
They use bubbles.
They blend in.
They swim away.
Light disappears in deeper water. What happens in deep sea?
It gets shallower.
It gets darker.
It gets louder.
It gets hotter.
Sea sponges clean by soaking up bits from water. How do sponges help the sea?
They chase crabs.
They make ink.
They eat fish.
They clean it.
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 full of sunshine.
It is warm and bright.
It is dark and cold.
It has many people.
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 float to shore.
They grow faster.
They get cleaner.
Toxic waste dumped into the sea can make it hard for marine life to survive. Why is toxic waste dangerous to the ocean?
It gives fish superpowers.
It helps turtles swim faster.
It can harm sea animals.
It makes the ocean warmer.
Whale songs travel across the sea. What’s special about whale songs?
They scare sharks.
They echo in caves.
They shake boats.
They go far.
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.
A squid uses ink to confuse attackers. Why does a squid squirt ink?
To escape danger.
To swim faster.
To color the sea.
To scare its friends.
Only the ocean's top layer gets light from the sun. Which zone gets sunlight?
It never moves.
It is always frozen.
It is the quietest part.
It gets sunlight.
Each ocean zone has its own animals. Why do animals live in certain zones?
They follow dolphins.
They like swimming.
Each zone fits them.
They get bored.
Using less plastic keeps trash out of the sea. How can we protect the ocean?
Use less plastic.
Fish every day.
Drive more boats.
Drink more soda.