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The Life Cycle of Oysters

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a larva in the life cycle of an oyster?

a)

An adult oyster with a shell

b)

A baby oyster without a shell

c)

A fish that eats oysters

d)

A type of seaweed

2.

How long does an oyster larva float in the water before finding a place to stick?

a)

One day

b)

Two or three weeks

c)

One year

d)

One month

3.

What does a larva need to survive and grow into an adult oyster?

a)

Dirty water and sand

b)

Clean water and a safe place

c)

Sunlight and air

d)

Rocks and grass

4.

What happens to many oyster larvae before they become adults?

a)

They grow into fish

b)

They do not survive

c)

They fly away

d)

They turn into plants

5.

After finding a hard place to stick to, what does the oyster larva do next?

a)

It starts to grow a shell

b)

It swims away

c)

It eats other oysters

d)

It turns into a crab

6.

Why do you think clean water is important for oyster larvae to survive?

a)

Because it helps them find food and stay healthy

b)

Because it makes them swim faster

c)

Because it helps them fly

d)

Because it makes their shells colorful

7.

If an oyster larva cannot find a hard place to stick to, what might happen?

a)

It will grow a shell in the water

b)

It may not survive and become an adult

c)

It will turn into a fish

d)

It will float forever

8.

What could happen to oysters if the water they live in becomes dirty?

a)

More larvae will survive

b)

Fewer larvae will survive

c)

Oysters will grow faster

d)

Oysters will turn blue

9.

Imagine you are an oyster larva. What would you look for to help you grow into an adult oyster?

a)

A soft, sandy spot

b)

A hard place to stick to and clean water

c)

A place with lots of fish

d)

A sunny spot on the beach

10.

Suppose many oyster larvae are dying before becoming adults. What could people do to help more larvae survive?

a)

Make the water cleaner and provide safe places for larvae to stick

b)

Catch more oysters

c)

Add more sand to the water

d)

Feed the larvae candy