Creative Crabs Quiz

How much plastic waste is dumped into oceans, rivers, and lakes each day?

• About 2,000 garbage trucks' worth

• About 1,000 garbage trucks' worth

• About 5,000 garbage trucks' worth

• About 500 garbage trucks' worth

What unusual material are hermit crabs using as shells?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Stone

• Wood

Who is the lead author of the study on hermit crabs using plastic as shells?

• Mia Tramz

• Shay Maunz

• Zuzanna Jagiello

• Enric Sala

What age are we currently in, according to the text?

• Jurassic period

• Anthropocene age

• Cenozoic era

• Mesozoic era

How many species of land hermit crabs were seen wearing trash?

• 16 species

• 10 species

• 20 species

• 5 species

What percentage of the hermit crabs were wearing plastic waste?

• Nearly 50%

• About 75%

• Nearly 89%

• About 90%

What method did researchers use to study hermit crabs?

• Laboratory experiments

• Satellite tracking

• Field observations

• Internet Ecology

Why might hermit crabs be choosing litter instead of snail shells?

• They prefer the color

• Plastic is more durable

• Easier to find

• Declining sea snail populations

What is a potential reason hermit crabs choose plastic?

• It's biodegradable

• It provides better protection

• It's more abundant

• It's light and easy to carry

What is not clear about hermit crabs using plastic as shells?

• If it's a new behavior

• The long-term consequences

• If they prefer plastic over natural shells

• If it's a choice or necessity