Bushes by the Night Beach
Age 10 · Nature
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.
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Age 10: open this week
Browse Age 10In the picture
- Badge 1 sits on a car headlight shining from the road.
- Badge 2 sits on the hatchling crawling toward the bright road.
- Badge 3 sits on the coastal bushes between the beach and the road.
- 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.
Key takeaways
- Coastal trees and shrubs can block road light and noise at the beach.
- Mother sea turtles need dark, quiet sand for nesting, and hatchlings use the brightest horizon to find the ocean.
Quiz: Bushes by the Night Beach (Age 10)
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Why do trees and shrubs along the shore help sea turtles at night?
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What can happen if road lights shine onto a beach with no trees or shrubs?
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What kind of beach do mother turtles need for nesting?
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