WorksheetsProtecting Oysters from Pollution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is pollution?
Anything that makes land, air, or water dirty
Something that helps animals grow
Clean water
Food for oysters
Which of the following can pollute the Chesapeake Bay?
Trash
Oil
Chemicals
All of the above
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
