Chapter 9: Life in the Fathoms (Amplify)

What is the main idea of this chapter?

• A day in marine biology

• Ocean travel safety

• How to scuba dive

• Seal anatomy

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why did Leena Jung become a marine biologist?

• She loved the ocean

• She liked paperwork

• She feared animals

• She wanted fame

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the most important piece of scuba gear mentioned?

• Mask

• Oxygen tank

• Fins

• Weights

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

What does a BCD help a diver control?

• Direction

• Breathing

• Floating

• Speed

What tool is used to measure water clarity?

• Thermometer

• Secchi disk

• Compass

• Net

Why does Leena remove debris from the ocean?

• It looks messy

• It blocks light

• It smells bad

• It harms animals

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why are Hawaiian monk seals endangered?

• Loud Waves

• Too many humans

• Less food and predators

• Cold Water

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does “hauled out” mean?

• Swimming fast

• Resting on land

• Giving birth

• Hunting fish

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Why does Leena keep people away from seals?

• It is the law

• Seals are aggressive

• Seals are shy

• Crowds are loud

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What role does paperwork play in her job?

• It wastes time

• It supports conservation

• It replaces diving

• It tracks money

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2