Conservation and protection of Estuaries and Intertidal Zone

Growing native plants in your garden would need less water and fertilizer.

• True

• False

Disposal of solid and liquid wastes in rivers and streams helps keep estuaries healthy.

• True

• Fale

Overfishing harms estuaries and intertidal zones.

• True

• False

Who among the following DOES NOT show the way of protecting and conserving estuaries and intertidal zones?

• Arnel dumps his waste in a proper container.

• Luna limits the use of plastic products.

• Nestor uses synthetic fertilizer for his crops.

• Rosa recycles old things into something new.

As grade 5 pupils, in what way can you protect estuaries and intertidal zones?

• Join organizations that promote the conversion of estuaries and intertidal zones to commercial areas.

• Practice actions that could put estuaries at risk.

• Take part in coastal clean-up drives and disseminate information on the proper care of estuaries.

• Dispose of oil and other household waste on waterways.

At home, what can you do to help protect our intertidal zone ad estuaries?

• Consume so much water in your daily life.

• Always use chemical-based household products.

• Always use synthetic fertilizers to your plants.

• Dispose toxic products properly.

Which of the following statements does NOT show the importance of protecting and conserving the estuaries and intertidal zones? o

• No to dynamite fishing.

• Planting marsh grass.

• Overharvest of recreational and commercial species.

• Proper disposal of garbage and household chemicals.

Why is it important to protect the estuaries and intertidal environment?

• It attracts tourist.

• It gives people work to do.

• it is a mandate to give importance from the town mayor.

• It provides places for habitat of valuable species of plants and animals.

In the beach, what can you do to help protect our intertidal zones?

• Throw trash in the seashore and water.

• Cut trees and sea grass.

• Do not litter.

• Do not pick up your pet's waste.

As a grade five pupil, how can you contribute in the preservation and conservation of our estuaries?

• Do not use pesticides.

• Keep more fishes alive.

• Advise your town mayor to conuct an orientation.

• Join in a stream or beach clean-up drive in our community or in school.