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Bushes by the Night Beach

At night, road lights can make a beach bright and noisy. Trees and shrubs along the shore block the glare and sound, so mother turtles can nest and hatchlings can crawl toward the dark sea.

In the picture

  1. Badge 1 sits on a car headlight shining from the road.
  2. Badge 2 sits on the hatchling crawling toward the bright road.
  3. Badge 3 sits on the coastal bushes between the beach and the road.
  4. Badge 4 sits on a hatchling crawling toward the moonlit sea.

Examples

  • A hedge beside a house can block headlights from a passing car.
  • Trees along a park path can soften the noise of nearby traffic.

Quiz: Bushes by the Night Beach (Age 10)

  1. Why do trees and shrubs along the shore help sea turtles at night?

    • They make the beach brighter so turtles can see better.
    • They block road light and noise so turtles can nest in a dark, quiet place.
    • They keep the sand warm so turtle eggs can hatch faster.
  2. What can happen if road lights shine onto a beach with no trees or shrubs?

    • Hatchlings may crawl toward the road instead of the sea.
    • Mother turtles may find it easier to dig their nests.
    • The beach may become too dark for turtles to find.
  3. What kind of beach do mother turtles need for nesting?

    • A bright beach with loud traffic nearby.
    • A dark, quiet beach with plants along the shore.
    • A busy beach with many lights and people.

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Nature, Age 10