Water Quiz Time Developed by: Sukhprit Kaur, Centre for Environment Education, Bangalore Photographs: Nagarjan Ramjee and Saptha Girish M. K (jelly fish, sea horse).

General Rules The class can be divided into three groups. The class can be divided into three groups. The quiz has a total of 30 questions which have been divided into four rounds – 2 Direct Rounds (in one of the direct rounds, the questions can be passed); Visual Round and Rapid Fire Round. The quiz has a total of 30 questions which have been divided into four rounds – 2 Direct Rounds (in one of the direct rounds, the questions can be passed); Visual Round and Rapid Fire Round. Points could be awarded for each round. Points could be awarded for each round. Details of scoring have been mentioned at the beginning of each round. This must be explained to the students at the start of each round Details of scoring have been mentioned at the beginning of each round. This must be explained to the students at the start of each round

ROUND 1: DIRECT ROUND Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the right question. Questions are not passed and no negative marking Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the right question. Questions are not passed and no negative marking Team A This genus consists of a number of species of algae which can grow to a length of several meters. This genus consists of a number of species of algae which can grow to a length of several meters. Sargassum Sargassum This is the smallest sea turtle in the world and is known to congregate in large numbers during the breeding season in a state on the eastern coast of India. This is the smallest sea turtle in the world and is known to congregate in large numbers during the breeding season in a state on the eastern coast of India. Olive Ridley Olive Ridley Coastal areas along Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra and Orissa are mined for certain minerals called __________. These operations increase turbidity of waters and affect the wildlife. Coastal areas along Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra and Orissa are mined for certain minerals called __________. These operations increase turbidity of waters and affect the wildlife. Monazite sand Monazite sand

Team B These are woody trees and shrubs that normally grow in places where river water mixes with seawater. These are woody trees and shrubs that normally grow in places where river water mixes with seawater. Mangroves Mangroves This animal has a heavy, snowy white colour shell which is sacred to the people of India. The shell is commonly associated with festivals and pujas. This animal has a heavy, snowy white colour shell which is sacred to the people of India. The shell is commonly associated with festivals and pujas. Conch Conch This is the common name and refers to a human and animal food supplement. It is produced from two cynobacteria (blue green algae). This is the common name and refers to a human and animal food supplement. It is produced from two cynobacteria (blue green algae). Spirulina Spirulina

Team C Marine organisms which can form huge colonial structures and can support a wide diversity of marine organisms. Marine organisms which can form huge colonial structures and can support a wide diversity of marine organisms. Corals Corals This animal has a hammer shaped head with eyes at the tip of the head. Eyes have the ability to see backwards as well as forwards. It is found in oceans and seas. This animal has a hammer shaped head with eyes at the tip of the head. Eyes have the ability to see backwards as well as forwards. It is found in oceans and seas. Hammerhead Sharks Hammerhead Sharks This is a body of water which is separated from the adjoining sea by a shallow or exposed sand bank, coral reef or a similar feature. This is a body of water which is separated from the adjoining sea by a shallow or exposed sand bank, coral reef or a similar feature. Lagoon Lagoon

ROUND 2: DIRECT ROUND type 2 Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the questions on their turn. If answered incorrectly, the questions could be passed to the next team. 1 point is awarded to the team if they answer the question after it has been passed. Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the questions on their turn. If answered incorrectly, the questions could be passed to the next team. 1 point is awarded to the team if they answer the question after it has been passed. Team A This is a pale brown or grey fish speckled with many bright spots running along the belly, which give off light made by the fish. This is a pale brown or grey fish speckled with many bright spots running along the belly, which give off light made by the fish. Lantern fish Lantern fish Of the total number of seven turtle species available worldwide, oceans around India are home to ………. number of species Of the total number of seven turtle species available worldwide, oceans around India are home to ………. number of species Five Five

Team B Team B This is one of the fish which is known to feed on corals This is one of the fish which is known to feed on corals Crown-of-thorns starfish Crown-of-thorns starfish This sea snake living in waters around India, comes ashore in hundreds for courtship and laying eggs This sea snake living in waters around India, comes ashore in hundreds for courtship and laying eggs Banded Sea Snake Banded Sea Snake

Team C Team C This fish is found hopping in the mud and mangrove roots and can breathe in air This fish is found hopping in the mud and mangrove roots and can breathe in air Mudskipper Mudskipper This fish has a long snake-like body. It breeds in the sea; the young grow up in fresh water and return to the sea waters when adult This fish has a long snake-like body. It breeds in the sea; the young grow up in fresh water and return to the sea waters when adult Eel Eel

ROUND 3: VISUAL ROUND Scoring: This round is open to all. The question is put forth to the team which responds first (either by pressing the buzzer or other means) Teams get 2 points for answering the questions. The question could be passed on if answered incorrectly. 1 point is awarded to the team if they answer the question after it has been passed.

Additional Information: Marine “fish” which have the ability to regenerate from a single arm attached to a portion of the central disk. Additional Information: Marine “fish” which have the ability to regenerate from a single arm attached to a portion of the central disk. Star fish Star fish

Additional information: This is a large marine mammal. Their habit of standing in the waters misled some sailors in olden days to mistake them for mermaids! Additional information: This is a large marine mammal. Their habit of standing in the waters misled some sailors in olden days to mistake them for mermaids! Dugong Dugong

These birds use their beaks upside down and filter-feed on brine shrimp. These birds use their beaks upside down and filter-feed on brine shrimp. Flamingo Flamingo

Additional information: This marine creature is more like a transparent umbrella with tentacles than a fish! This boneless fish is usually found around corals. Additional information: This marine creature is more like a transparent umbrella with tentacles than a fish! This boneless fish is usually found around corals. Jelly fish Jelly fish

Additional information: This marine creature has eight arms. When attacked, it squirts out a liquid into the water and escape through the murky screen. The octopus is a mollusc without a shell. Additional information: This marine creature has eight arms. When attacked, it squirts out a liquid into the water and escape through the murky screen. The octopus is a mollusc without a shell. Octopus Octopus

Additional information: This is a horse shaped fish and unlike most animals, the male is known to give birth to the young. Additional information: This is a horse shaped fish and unlike most animals, the male is known to give birth to the young. Sea horse Sea horse

ROUND 4: RAPID FIRE ROUND Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the right question. Questions are not passed and no negative marking Scoring: Teams get 2 points for answering the right question. Questions are not passed and no negative marking

Team A Team A This is the biggest of all shelled molluscs. This is the biggest of all shelled molluscs. Giant Clam Giant Clam This is the largest of the ray fish This is the largest of the ray fish Manta Ray Manta Ray This is the world’s largest delta This is the world’s largest delta Ganges Delta Ganges Delta

Team B Team B Discarded shells break up and form …… Discarded shells break up and form …… Sand Sand This is India’s largest inland fresh water lake. This is India’s largest inland fresh water lake. Chilika Chilika This is a fresh water dolphin primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers. This is a fresh water dolphin primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers. Ganges River Dolphin Ganges River Dolphin

Team C Team C This is the world’s largest living reptile This is the world’s largest living reptile Saltwater crocodile Saltwater crocodile Marine mammals including whales and dolphins use this technique for locating food Marine mammals including whales and dolphins use this technique for locating food Echolocation Echolocation This is a marine national park which also holds the additional title of being a biosphere reserve. This is a marine national park which also holds the additional title of being a biosphere reserve. Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve