Location: Entrance

Look at this traditional Maltese boat (kajjik).

Most of the boats have a pointed or rounded front bow. Why is that?

• To increase friction with water and the boat moves slower.

• To reduce friction with water and the boat moves smoother.

• To look nice.

• For no reason.

Location: Sea Bird Cave

Welcome to the sea Bird Cave. The Shearwater (Ċiefa) is a sea bird found in Malta.

Tick the correct answer.

• Birds do not have a backbone.

• Only some birds lay eggs.

• All birds have wings with feathers although not all birds can fly.

• All birds build nests on trees.

Location: Sea Bird Cave

Where do sea birds usually build their nests?

• On cliffs

• On boats

• On sand

• In the water

Location: Tank 3

Look at all the fish in tank 3.

Can you tell what most fish use to breathe underwater?

Choose the correct answer.

• Lungs

• Noses

• Mouths

• Gills

Location: Tank 4

What helps fish swim?

• A tail & fins

• The mouth

• The scales

• The gills

Location: Jellyfish Tank - Tanks 6-8

Jellyfish use their tentacles to catch their prey. Their tentacles work just like the net of a fisherman. Amongst other things jellyfish like to eat:

• Jelly

• Bread

• Small fish, fish eggs, small shrimps and crabs

• Sharks

Location: Tank 9

Look at the fish in tank 9. The fish's body is covered in?

• Hair

• Fur

• Feathers

• Scales

Location: In front of Tank 14 - Pollution Area

What can people do to reduce ocean pollution?

• Use less plastic.

• Stop swimming in the ocean.

• Stop fishing in the ocean.

• Do not go diving in the ocean.

Location: Reptiles and Amphibians Zone - Tank 16

In tank 16 there is the Panther Chameleon. Which of the answers below are true?

• Chameleons have extremely long tongues.

• Chameleons can change the colour of their skin according to their surroundings.

• Chameleons are reptiles.

• All of the above.

Location: Reptiles and Amphibians Zone – Tank 26

In tank 26 you can see the American green tree frog. An adult frog lays eggs. When these eggs hatch, what are these animals called?

• Baby frogs

• Tadpoles

• Kittens

• Lizards