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Sniffing out more than just Bones
Life of a Plastic Bag
The Statue of Liberty
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100

True or False: Sniffer dogs bark every time they find something.

False (They can be trained to do different actions like sitting or barking.) 

100

True or False: The teacher explained that plastic waste in the ocean has no effect on humans.

False

100

True or False: The Statue of Liberty symbolizes both freedom and democracy.

True

100

True or False: Once sniffer dogs are trained, they do not need treats as rewards.

false

200

Sniffer dogs can find diseases in both trees and people.

TRUE

200

The schoolchildren who found the plastic bag used _________ to pick it up and put it in a trash bag.

tongs

200

Who is the Roman goddess of Freedom that is mentioned in the text?

Libertas

200

What does the torch symbolize?

The torch held by Lady Liberty symbolizes enlightenment and freedom.

300

What disease do sniffer dogs find in trees?

Brown Root Disease

300

The plastic bag floated in the _________ for days, surrounded by other plastic waste.

ocean

300

What event does the Statue of Liberty commemorate?


The Statue of Liberty commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States' independence from Great Britain.

300

What chemical change in Maria Tello’s body did Malachi detect?

Low blood Sugar

400

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.

400

What is the final wish of the plastic bag in the story?

To be used responsibly in its next life

400

What do the broken chains at the feet of the Statue of Liberty symbolize?


End of slavery

400

Why did the teacher emphasize the dangers of plastic waste to humans?

  • A) Humans do not produce enough plastic to harm themselves.
  • B) Poisonous substances from plastic can enter the human body through seafood.
  • C) Humans cannot eat seafood because plastic makes it inedible.
  • D) Plastic waste helps humans understand the ocean better.

B) Poisonous substances from plastic can enter the human body through seafood.

500

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.

500

Why does the plastic bag describe humans as contradictory in their actions?

  • A) They create plastic for convenience but misuse it, causing harm to the environment.
  • B) They recycle all plastic but still throw some into the ocean.
  • C) They use plastic only once and then destroy it completely.
  • D) They care more about sea life than their convenience.
  • A) They create plastic for convenience but misuse it, causing harm to the environment.
500

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.

500

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.