Protecting the Ocean

Question 1

The town of Sunny Cove created the "Coral Guard Zone" where no boats can fish for the next 6 years. Which choice best explains what this zone is and how it helps the ocean?

Accepted Answer

It is a stretch of ocean where fishing and other harmful activities are banned, allowing fish populations and habitats to recover and stay healthy.

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It is an area where fish are caught and taken to a special tank so they can be protected from predators.

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It is a place where people are allowed to fish more because the water will have extra fish from the protection.

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It is a region where only plastic trash is removed, but all fishing continues as usual.

Question 2

A lagoon is home to 1,200 sardines. Scientists say the sardine population naturally grows by 240 fish every year. A fishing crew wants to decide how many sardines they should catch each year so the sardine numbers stay steady. Which plan follows the idea of sustainable fishing?

Accepted Answer

Catch 240 sardines each year, matching the lagoon’s natural yearly growth.

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Catch 300 sardines each year because that is what the market needs.

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Catch 600 sardines each year, which is half of the current sardine population.

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Catch all 1,200 sardines now and then wait two years before fishing again.

Question 3

The coastal town of Seaside Bay has set up the "Blue Coral Reserve" where fishing is not allowed for the next three years. Which statement best explains why this reserve helps the ocean?

Accepted Answer

It gives fish and coral time to grow back, helping the whole marine ecosystem stay healthy.

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It cools the water so that more fish will move into the area.

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It stops all boats from ever entering, protecting only the scenery for tourists.

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It allows people to collect shells and seaweed without harming the ocean.

Try three questions

The town of Sunny Cove created the "Coral Guard Zone" where no boats can fish for the next 6 years. Which choice best explains what this zone is and how it helps the ocean?

A lagoon is home to 1,200 sardines. Scientists say the sardine population naturally grows by 240 fish every year. A fishing crew wants to decide how many sardines they should catch each year so the sardine numbers stay steady. Which plan follows the idea of sustainable fishing?

The coastal town of Seaside Bay has set up the "Blue Coral Reserve" where fishing is not allowed for the next three years. Which statement best explains why this reserve helps the ocean?

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