Marine Litter EditionMarine 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.

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 5th Grader?

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

5th Grade5th Grade

1st Grade

4th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade3rd Grade

2nd Grade 2nd Grade

Easy Hard EasyEasy HardHard

EasyEasy HardHard HardHardEasyEasy

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What is Marine Litter?What is Marine Litter?

1st Grade Question

Easy

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Marine litter is any man made material that is discarded or lost in the marine environment.

Marine litter is any man made material that is discarded or lost in the marine environment.

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1st Grade Answer

Easy

List three animals that are affected most by marine litter.

List three animals that are affected most by marine litter.

1st Grade Question

Hard

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Sea Birds Fishes

Sea Turtle

Sea Birds Fishes

Sea Turtle

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1st Grade Answer

Hard

How does marine litter affect the beaches and shore lines?

How does marine litter affect the beaches and shore lines?

2nd Grade Question2nd Grade Question

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Marine litter takes away from the natural beauty of our recreational beaches, shorelines, and increases the cost of park and beach

maintenance.

Marine litter takes away from the natural beauty of our recreational beaches, shorelines, and increases the cost of park and beach

maintenance.

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2nd Grade Answer2nd Grade Answer

EasyEasy

List five litter items that are usually found in the marine environment.

List five litter items that are usually found in the marine environment.

2nd Grade Question 2nd Grade Question

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Paper Can

Bottles Oil

Metal Wood

Paper Can

Bottles Oil

Metal Wood

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2nd Grade Answer 2nd Grade Answer

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What marine litter item can last in the marine environment for over 200 years?

What marine litter item can last in the marine environment for over 200 years?

3rd Grade3rd Grade

EasyEasy

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Plastic materials Metal or Iron

Bottles (glass)

Plastic materials Metal or Iron

Bottles (glass)

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3rd Grade3rd Grade

EasyEasy

My prop roots provide a nursery for a variety of marine life. WHO AM I?My prop roots provide a nursery for a variety of marine life. WHO AM I?

3rd Grade3rd Grade

HardHard

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Red MangroveRed Mangrove

3rd Grade3rd Grade

HardHard

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4th Grade4th Grade

EasyEasy

What are the dangers of Marine Litter?What are the dangers of Marine Litter?

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4th Grade4th Grade

EasyEasy

It can kill, choke and make animals sick

It can kill, choke and make animals sick

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4th Grade4th Grade

HardHard

How long does it take for cardboard to biodegrade naturally in the environment?

How long does it take for cardboard to biodegrade naturally in the environment?

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4th Grade4th Grade

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It takes about 3 months for cardboard to biodegrade.

It takes about 3 months for cardboard to biodegrade.

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5th Grade5th Grade

Easy

How many tons of garbage enters the ocean annually?How many tons of garbage enters the ocean annually?

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5th Grade5th Grade

Easy

68 million tons 68 million tons

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5th Grade5th Grade

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How long does it take for glass to biodegrade naturally in the environment?

How long does it take for glass to biodegrade naturally in the environment?

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5th Grade5th Grade

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It is undetermined. It takes a really long time to biodegrade.

It is undetermined. It takes a really long time to biodegrade.

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How can we prevent Marine litter?How can we prevent Marine litter?

Bonus Question

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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

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

Thanks for Playing!Thanks for Playing!