Light Pollution and Animal Behavior

Light pollution only affects people and not animals.

• True

• False

Why might raccoons avoid areas with too much light?

Based on Passage 4: Real-World Impacts Across the Country, what happens to sea turtle hatchlings when hotels and beach homes leave lights on at night?

• They crawl toward the ocean

• They crawl toward roads or buildings

• They stay in their nests

• They fly away

According to Passage 3, light pollution only affects animals in Louisiana's cities, not in wetlands or forests.

• True

• False

Why do frogs in Louisiana stop calling when there is too much light?

• They are scared of predators

• They think it is daytime

• They cannot hear each other

• They want to rest

How does the tapetum lucidum help nocturnal animals?

• It helps them breathe underwater

• It reflects light back into their eyes

• It makes them run faster

• It helps them hear better

Which sentence from Passage 4 supports your answer?

• Fireflies use light signals to find mates.

• In one Louisiana park, scientists noticed fewer fireflies.

• Streetlights confuse them, and they stop flashing.

• Fireflies do not like to flash when it is cloudy.

What happens to owls when hunting in bright light?

• They fly faster

• They are blinded and can't see prey

• They get stronger

• They sing more

Fill in the blank: In Flagstaff, Arizona, replacing most streetlights with shielded versions resulted in more ______ becoming visible at night.

• stars

• clouds

• cars

• trees

According to Passage 2: "Dim the Lights at Night", what is one limitation of using timers or dimmers on outdoor lights? (Fill in the blank)