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X'Hemm L-Aquarium

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Location: Entrance

Look at this traditional Maltese boat (kajjik).


Most of the boats have a pointed or rounded front bow. Why is that?

a)

To increase friction with water and the boat moves slower.

b)

To reduce friction with water and the boat moves smoother.

c)

To look nice.

d)

For no reason.

2.

Location: Sea Bird Cave

Welcome to the sea Bird Cave. The Shearwater (Ċiefa) is a sea bird found in Malta.


Tick the correct answer.

a)

Birds do not have a backbone.

b)

Only some birds lay eggs.

c)

All birds have wings with feathers although not all birds can fly.

d)

All birds build nests on trees.

3.

Location: Sea Bird Cave


Where do sea birds usually build their nests?

a)

On cliffs

b)

On boats

c)

On sand

d)

In the water

4.

Location: Tank 3


Look at all the fish in tank 3.

Can you tell what most fish use to breathe underwater?

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Lungs

b)

Noses

c)

Mouths

d)

Gills

5.

Location: Tank 4


What helps fish swim?

a)

A tail & fins

b)

The mouth

c)

The scales

d)

The gills

6.

Location: Jellyfish Tank - Tanks 6-8

Jellyfish use their tentacles to catch their prey. Their tentacles work just like the net of a fisherman. Amongst other things jellyfish like to eat:

a)

Jelly

b)

Bread

c)

Small fish, fish eggs, small shrimps and crabs

d)

Sharks

7.

Location: Tank 9


Look at the fish in tank 9. The fish's body is covered in?

a)

Hair

b)

Fur

c)

Feathers

d)

Scales

8.

Location: In front of Tank 14 - Pollution Area


What can people do to reduce ocean pollution?

a)

Use less plastic.

b)

Stop swimming in the ocean.

c)

Stop fishing in the ocean.

d)

Do not go diving in the ocean.

9.

Location: Reptiles and Amphibians Zone - Tank 16


In tank 16 there is the Panther Chameleon. Which of the answers below are true?

a)

Chameleons have extremely long tongues.

b)

Chameleons can change the colour of their skin according to their surroundings.

c)

Chameleons are reptiles.

d)

All of the above.

10.

Location: Reptiles and Amphibians Zone – Tank 26

In tank 26 you can see the American green tree frog. An adult frog lays eggs. When these eggs hatch, what are these animals called?

a)

Baby frogs

b)

Tadpoles

c)

Kittens

d)

Lizards

11.

Location: Reptiles and Amphibians Zone – Tank 26


As the frogs grow, what do they lose?

a)

Their eyes

b)

Their tail

c)

Their legs

d)

Their long tongue

12.

Location: Tank 31


This is a slipper lobster. Why do you think it is not an easy prey?

a)

It is soft and can be easily eaten.

b)

It swims very fast.

c)

Because of its hard shell.

d)

All of the above.

13.

Location: Tank 34 Tunnel Tank


Here you can see three types of sharks. Look carefully at them. Can you count how many gills are located on each side of the sharks' heads?

a)

0-2

b)

5-7

c)

10-15

d)

16-20

14.

Location: Tank 34 Tunnel Tank


Why are some of the fish/animals you saw today listed as endangered animals?

a)

They are of great danger to us.

b)

They swim all the time.

c)

They eat other fish.

d)

They are in danger of becoming extinct.

15.

Location: Big Tank – in front of Tank 35


Different fish live in different kinds of habitats, but they all must have....

a)

Water

b)

Mud

c)

Heat

d)

Sand

16.

Location: Tank 46 Fresh water section.


Look at the Koi in Tank 46. It is a fresh water fish. This fish will not survive in which of the water habitat?

a)

River

b)

Ocean

c)

Lake

d)

Fresh water aquarium tank

17.

Location: Tank 45


Some fish such as sharks, scorpion fish and piranhas eat other fish to live. What do you call an animal that eats another animal?

a)

Prey

b)

Cannibal

c)

Insect

d)

Predator