Protecting Oysters from Pollution

What is pollution?

• Anything that makes land, air, or water dirty

• Something that helps animals grow

• Clean water

• Food for oysters

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following can pollute the Chesapeake Bay?

• Trash

• Oil

• Chemicals

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How does pollution affect oysters?

• It helps them grow faster

• It makes the water unsafe for larvae to grow

• It gives them more food

• It makes their shells stronger

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Where does some pollution come from?

• People who litter

• People who pour things into storm drains

• Both A and B

• Only from animals

What should we do to help oysters?

• Add more trash to the water

• Stop pollution

• Feed them oil

• Pour chemicals into the bay

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Why is clean water important for oysters?

• It helps them live and grow strong

• It makes them disappear

• It turns them into fish

• It makes the water dirty

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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If you see someone throwing trash on the ground near the bay, what should you do to help oysters?

• Ignore it

• Tell an adult or help pick it up

• Throw more trash

• Pour oil into the water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which action would help reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Pouring chemicals into storm drains

• Picking up litter

• Throwing trash in the water

• Feeding animals near the bay

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Imagine you are planning a project to help oysters. Which idea would be best?

• Organize a clean-up day at the bay

• Bring more oil to the water

• Tell people to throw trash in the bay

• Pour chemicals into the water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Why do you think stopping pollution is important for animals other than oysters in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Because pollution only hurts oysters

• Because clean water helps all animals live and grow

• Because animals like dirty water

• Because pollution makes water taste better

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3