Teens Paddle the Salton Sea

On Sunday Sept. 27, 3 teens paddled across the Salton Sea to raise awareness about an ecological crisis as the sea shrinks.

• True

• False

How large is the Salton Sea?

• 300 square feet

• 370 square miles

• 300 nautical miles

How far did the teens have to paddle to make it across the sea?

• 25 miles

• 18 feet

• 18 miles

The Salton Sea is shrinking because tributaries going to the sea have been cut off. What are tributaries?

• A river or stream flowing into a larger river.

• A lake flowing into a river.

• A bike with 3 tires.

What is happening to the lake?

• As the lake shrinks, toxic chemicals become air born.

• As the lake shrinks, fish are dying.

• The lake is getting bigger and flooding local homes.

Is the toxic air just the problem of the local people?

• Yes, so who cares?

• No, it will affect the whole world.

• No, it will affect the whole Coachella Valley.

What kind of boat did the teens use to cross the Salton Sea?

• A canoe.

• An inflatable kayak.

• A raft.

What snacks did they bring?

• Talkis and donuts.

• Oranges and granola bars.

• Pizza and soda.

What did the teens use to create shade over the kayak?

• Palm fronds

• A tarp

• A blanket

How long did it take them to cross the sea?

• 7 days

• 7 minutes

• 7 hours