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The goal is to correctly answer 10 questions (2 from each grade level), and then correctly answer the Bonus Question.The contestant selects a question from the grade level he/she wishes.The question will be asked according to the selection.Each team will have an opportunity to answer the question to the best of their knowledge.If the answer is correct the team will be awarded 100 points.The team with the highest points will be the winner of the game. Instructions
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 1st Grade 2nd Grade Easy Hard Easy Hard 3rd Grade 4th Grade Easy Hard Easy Hard 5th Grade Easy Hard
1st Grade Question Easy END What is Marine Litter?
1st Grade Answer Easy Return • Marine litter is any man made material that is discarded or lost in the marine environment.
1st Grade Question Hard END List three animals that are affected most by marine litter.
1st Grade Answer Hard Return • Sea Birds • Fishes • Sea Turtle
2nd Grade Question Easy END How does marine litter affect the beaches and shore lines?
2nd Grade Answer Easy Return • Marine litter takes away from the natural beauty of our recreational beaches, shorelines, and increases the cost of park and beach maintenance.
2nd Grade Question Hard END List five litter items that are usually found in the marine environment.
2nd Grade Answer Hard Return • Paper • Can • Bottles • Oil • Metal • Wood
3rd Grade Easy END What marine litter item can last in the marine environment for over 200 years?
3rd Grade Easy Return • Plastic materials • Metal or Iron • Bottles (glass)
3rd Grade Hard END My prop roots provide a nursery for a variety of marine life. WHO AM I?
3rd Grade Hard Return Red Mangrove
4th Grade Easy What are the dangers of Marine Litter? END
4th Grade Easy It can kill, choke and make animals sick Return
4th Grade Hard How long does it take for cardboard to biodegrade naturally in the environment? END
4th Grade Hard • It takes about 3 months for cardboard to biodegrade. Return
5th Grade Easy How many tons of garbage enters the ocean annually? END
5th Grade Easy • 68 million tons Return
5th Grade Hard How long does it take for glass to biodegrade naturally in the environment? END
5th Grade Hard • It is undetermined. It takes a really long time to biodegrade. Return
Bonus Question END How can we prevent Marine litter?
Bonus Question Answer • Marine litter can be prevented by practicing good habits such as; • Securing and stowing away items properly • Disposing of items properly • Covering trash cans, bins, and baskets properly. • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle