Week 21 - Science Quiz - Sea Otters and Clams

Sea otters are a keystone species, meaning their role in their environment has a greater effect than other species.

• True

• False

Sea otters also indirectly help to reduce levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a prevalent greenhouse gas, as kelp absorbs and sequesters carbon.

• True

• False

Defenders helped pass a state law that mandated warning signs on containers of “flushable” wipes.

• True

• Fales

To protect sea otters that were crossing roads in Moss Landing, CA, Defenders helped make the case for placing crossing signs and establishing fast zones

• True

• Fales

Humans are the biggest threat to sea otter populations.

• True

• False

Do clams have brains?

• Yes

• No

Can clams be eaten?

• Yes

• No

Which body part does the clam's foot look like?

• Foot

• Arm

• Leg

• Tongue

Staying under the sand keeps the clams from baking?

• True

• False

Do clams have eyes?

• Yes

• No