Enjoy the ocean! A collection of sea-themed trivia quiz and fun facts ideas for preschool/childcare
The ocean is vast and full of wonders.
In early childhood education, teaching children the importance of the sea is also very important.
By playing at the beach and touching the sand, they can learn about nature.
Collecting seashells and listening to the sound of the waves helps develop their senses.
Going to the sea also lets them create fun memories with friends and learn to cooperate.
Here, we introduce trivia quizzes and fun facts related to the ocean.
Please use these questions to convey the importance of protecting the marine environment.
We can start with small actions, like not littering and treating fish with care.
Help children feel the charm of the sea while nurturing a heart that values nature.
Let’s Enjoy the Ocean! A Collection of Ocean Trivia Quiz and Fun Fact Ideas for Preschoolers (1–10)
Which of the following is the whale shark’s food?
- fish
- seaweed
- plankton
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plankton
Whale sharks have very large bodies, but they feed by sucking in tiny plankton along with seawater. Although the whale shark is the largest fish in the world, its diet is surprisingly modest.
Where does the garbage floating in the sea come from?
- Only things that were thrown from the ship
- What surfaced from the seabed
- Things that flowed in from the land and rivers
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Things that flowed in from the land and rivers
Much of the trash in the ocean flows from towns and roads into rivers, which carry it out to sea. It’s important for everyone to dispose of waste properly. Let’s work together to protect our clean oceans.
What might whales have looked like in the distant past?
- a fish-like appearance
- a frog-like appearance
- A form resembling a land animal
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A form resembling a land animal
Whales used to be animals that lived on land. It is believed that, little by little, they came to live in the sea and took on their present form. They are sea creatures now, but long ago they lived in a different place.
Which of the following is the reason why seawater is salty?
- Because many fish live there.
- Because the sunlight shines on it
- Because the salt was dissolved/washed out from the rocks and soil
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Because the salt was dissolved/washed out from the rocks and soil
River water flows to the sea while dissolving salt from rocks and soil. As the salt gradually accumulates, the seawater becomes salty.
Ordinary sea beaches are gray, but the beaches in Okinawa are white. Why is that?
- Because crushed coral and shells have become sand
- Because there are many white stones.
- Long ago, because the snow had piled up
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Because crushed coral and shells have become sand
Okinawa’s sandy beaches look pure white because they’re made of fine white sand created when coral and seashells are broken down by the waves. It’s connected to the many sea creatures that live in Okinawa’s waters.
Why are there waves in the ocean?
- Because the fish jumps.
- Because water is gushing up from the bottom of the sea.
- Because the wind blows.
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Because the wind blows.
Ocean waves are mainly created when wind blows over the surface of the sea and moves the water. Stronger winds can make bigger waves, too. That’s why the sea is always gently moving and forming waves.
Among the creatures that live in the ocean, which of the following is the largest?
- tuna
- whale shark
- Blue whale
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Blue whale
The blue whale is not only the largest creature in the ocean but also the largest on Earth. Its body can reach over 30 meters in length. It’s an animal with a very large body and a big mouth.