Exploring Cause and Effect with Shilah the Harbor Seal

What type of animal is Shila?

• Dolphin

• Whale

• Shark

• Seal

Where does Shila live?

• Maine

• Florida

• California

• Alaska

What did Shila first notice was unusual in the water?

• Oil spill

• Plastic waste

• Dark cloud

• Algae bloom

What happened to Shila when he surfaced through the dark cloud?

• He saw a rainbow

• He felt refreshed

• He found more fish

• He couldn't breathe

What did Shila find floating around him in the water?

• Plastic bottles

• Dead fish and birds

• Boats

• Seaweed

How did Shila feel when he reached the shore?

• Energetic

• Relieved

• Scared

• Exhausted

What did the humans use to clean Shila?

• Sand

• Soap

• Saltwater

• Freshwater

What phrase did Shila hear repeatedly during his cleaning?

• Animal rescue

• Global warming

• Water pollution

• Oil spill

What made Shila happy again in his new home?

• Watching TV

• Playing with other seals

• Clean water and food

• Being alone

What was the main cause of the pollution in the story?

• Oil spill

• Sewage leak

• Plastic dumping

• Industrial waste