Beach Basics
This is the loose, grainy stuff you walk on at the beach.
What is sand?
This creature has eight legs and squirts ink.
What is an octopus?
You swim in this designated area marked by flags or ropes.
What is the swimming zone?
This sunny U.S. state is known for beaches like Miami and Clearwater.
What is Florida?
This frozen treat melts quickly in the sun.
What is ice cream?
This is what you use to build a sandcastle.
What is a bucket (or pail)?
This fish has sharp teeth and is often feared in movies.
What is a shark?
This person wears red and watches to make sure everyone is safe.
What is a lifeguard?
Waikiki Beach is on this island state.
What is Hawaii?
This sport involves hitting a ball over a net in the sand.
What is beach volleyball?
This is the salty body of water that waves crash in.
What is the ocean?
This hard-shelled animal walks sideways.
What is a crab?
You should always swim with this person if you’re a kid.
What is an adult (or buddy)?
Bondi Beach is in this country known for surfing and kangaroos.
What is Australia?
People sometimes wear these on their feet to walk on hot sand.
What are flip-flops?
You wear this to protect your eyes from the sun.
What are sunglasses?
This mammal sings underwater and can be very large.
What is a whale?
When the waves pull you out to sea, it’s called this kind of current.
What is a rip current?
Santa Monica and Venice Beach are in this U.S. state.
What is California?
This sea creature is not a plant, but it lives on the ocean floor and has arms.
What is a starfish (or sea star)?
This invisible lotion keeps your skin from burning.
What is sunscreen?
This colorful creature lives in coral reefs and has tentacles with stingers.
What is a jellyfish?
Before swimming, you should check this for info on tides and weather.
What is the beach safety flag (or weather report)?
Copacabana Beach is in this South American country.
What is Brazil?
This popular beach activity uses a board and waves to ride the water.
What is surfing?