Earthquakes, underwater landslides and volcanoes, asteroids falling into the sea
300
How do you get out of a rip current?
Swim perpendicular to the rip current or parallel to the beach.
300
How can we reduce the amount of packaging from the things we buy?
Don't buy things in packages. Buy bulk, buy at the farmer's market, make your own stuff (like toothpaste).
300
What are 2 ways marine debris impacts the animals in the ocean?
Animals can get tangled in it and eat it.
400
The lowest and highest tides in January were on the 2nd and 3rd. What else probably happened during that time?
Full moon
400
How long can it take for the second Tsunami wave to break?
Up to 2 hours.
400
What are the two different kinds of plankton? Why are they different?
Phytoplankton is a plant and zooplankton is an animal.
400
Give an example of a plastic you can refuse? What would you use instead?
(Other than plastic bag or plastic bottle)
straws, take out containers, juice boxes
400
Give 3 ways marine debris can impact people?
Ocean animals we eat, eat plastic. It might make us sick. It's expensive to clean up garbage in the ocean. People don't want to go to dirty beaches. Boats might get damaged by large pieces of debris
500
When do you think the Full Moon will be in February?
February 1 because the tide is very high and very low.
500
What is the wave period?
The amount of time between waves (from crest to crest).
500
What is the definition of plankton?
A plant or animal that is unable to swim against the current.
500
What do you call a plastic that you only use once and then throw away? Give an example of a plastic you only use once and a way to avoid it (what can you use instead?).
Single use plastic.
500
What are the top 5 things found in beach cleanups?