Plastic Bag or Jellyfish?

In the picture

1. 1Clear plastic bag
2. 2Pale jellyfish
3. 3Sea turtle’s open mouth
4. 4See-through turtle belly with swallowed plastic pieces

Examples

• A clear bag drifting in water can look like a jellyfish.
• A plastic wrapper moving in water can look like a small fish.

Quiz: Plastic Bag or Jellyfish? (Age 9)

1. 1

   Why might a sea turtle try to eat floating plastic?

   • Because the plastic can look like its prey.
   • Because the plastic smells like clean water.
   • Because the plastic gets warm in the sun.
2. 2

   What can happen if a sea turtle swallows plastic?

   • The plastic can block its gut and kill it.
   • The plastic can turn into food inside it.
   • The plastic can help it float better.
3. 3

   What is the main lesson about plastic in the sea?

   • It can trick turtles into eating something harmful.
   • It is a safe home for young jellyfish.
   • It only hurts turtles when they are very old.

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