Marine Litter Edition

The goal is to correctly answer 10 questions (2 from each grade level), and then correctly answer the Bonus Question. The contestant selects a question from the grade level he/she wishes. The question will be asked according to the selection. Each team will have an opportunity to answer the question to the best of their knowledge. If the answer is correct the team will be awarded 100 points. The team with the highest points will be the winner of the game. Instructions

Are You Smarter Than a 5 th Grader? 5 th Grade 1 st Grade 4 th Grade 3 rd Grade 2 nd Grade EasyHard Easy Hard Easy Hard Easy HardEasy

What is Marine Litter? 1 st Grade Question Easy END

/ Marine litter is any man made material that is discarded or lost in the marine environment. Return 1 st Grade Answer Easy

List three animals that are affected most by marine litter. 1 st Grade Question Hard END

/ Sea Birds / Fishes / Sea Turtle Return 1 st Grade Answer Hard

How does marine litter affect the beaches and shore lines? 2 nd Grade Question Easy END

/ Marine litter takes away from the natural beauty of our recreational beaches, shorelines, and increases the cost of park and beach maintenance. Return 2 nd Grade Answer Easy

List five litter items that are usually found in the marine environment. 2 nd Grade Question Hard END

/ Paper / Can / Bottles / Oil / Metal / Wood Return 2 nd Grade Answer Hard

What marine litter item can last in the marine environment for over 200 years? 3 rd Grade Easy END

/ Plastic materials / Metal or Iron / Bottles (glass) Return 3 rd Grade Easy

My prop roots provide a nursery for a variety of marine life. WHO AM I? 3 rd Grade Hard END

Red Mangrove 3 rd Grade Hard Return

4 th Grade Easy What are the dangers of Marine Litter? END

4 th Grade Easy It can kill, choke and make animals sick Return

4 th Grade Hard How long does it take for cardboard to biodegrade naturally in the environment? END

4 th Grade Hard / It takes about 3 months for cardboard to biodegrade. Return

5 th Grade Easy How many tons of garbage enters the ocean annually? END

5 th Grade Easy / 68 million tons Return

5 th Grade Hard How long does it take for glass to biodegrade naturally in the environment? END

5 th Grade Hard / It is undetermined. It takes a really long time to biodegrade. Return

How can we prevent Marine litter? Bonus Question END

/ Marine litter can be prevented by practicing good habits such as; / Securing and stowing away items properly / Disposing of items properly / Covering trash cans, bins, and baskets properly. / Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bonus Question Answer

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