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Exploring Sea Creatures

A Grade 5 science worksheet to explore the diverse world of sea creatures, their habitats, and characteristics.

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5-LS2-15-ESS3-1

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Exploring Sea Creatures

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most fish?

a

Gills for breathing

b

Live on land

c

Fins for swimming

d

Scales covering their body

2. Which sea creature is known for its ability to change color and texture to blend into its surroundings?

a

Dolphin

b

Shark

c

Octopus

d

Starfish

3. The largest animal on Earth, which lives in the ocean, is the  .

4. Coral reefs are important marine habitats often called the 'rainforests of the sea' because of their great  .

5. All sea creatures can breathe underwater using gills.

T

True

F

False

6. Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one way pollution can harm sea creatures.

8. Look at the image below. What is the name of this sea creature?

Seahorse