Sniffing out more than just Bones
True or False: Sniffer dogs bark every time they find something.
False (They can be trained to do different actions like sitting or barking.)
True or False: The teacher explained that plastic waste in the ocean has no effect on humans.
False
True or False: The Statue of Liberty symbolizes both freedom and democracy.
True
True or False: Once sniffer dogs are trained, they do not need treats as rewards.
false
Sniffer dogs can find diseases in both trees and people.
TRUE
The schoolchildren who found the plastic bag used _________ to pick it up and put it in a trash bag.
tongs
Who is the Roman goddess of Freedom that is mentioned in the text?
Libertas
What does the torch symbolize?
The torch held by Lady Liberty symbolizes enlightenment and freedom.
What disease do sniffer dogs find in trees?
Brown Root Disease
The plastic bag floated in the _________ for days, surrounded by other plastic waste.
ocean
What event does the Statue of Liberty commemorate?
The Statue of Liberty commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States' independence from Great Britain.
What chemical change in Maria Tello’s body did Malachi detect?
Low blood Sugar
How are sniffer dogs trained to detect certain smells?
Trainers expose the dogs to specific smells repeatedly and teach them to perform certain behaviors, like sitting down or barking, when they detect those smells.
What is the final wish of the plastic bag in the story?
To be used responsibly in its next life
What do the broken chains at the feet of the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
End of slavery
Why did the teacher emphasize the dangers of plastic waste to humans?
B) Poisonous substances from plastic can enter the human body through seafood.
What is “brown root rot” disease, and how do sniffer dogs help detect it?
"Brown root rot" is a tree disease, and sniffer dogs can detect infected trees by their smell. Once they find an infected tree, they sit beside it as a signal.
Why does the plastic bag describe humans as contradictory in their actions?
What does the tablet held by Lady Liberty symbolize?
The Declaration of Independence and the birth of a new and free America. The date "July 4, 1776" inscribed on the tablet marks the day the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. It represents freedom, democracy, and the founding principles of the nation.
What lesson does the story teach about the importance of recycling and responsible use of plastic?
The story highlights the need for recycling and reducing single-use plastic to prevent harm to marine ecosystems and to ensure that plastic does not poison the food chain, ultimately protecting both nature and human health.