Marine Biology Careers | Elementary ESL Worksheet PDF
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Marine biology is the study of life in the ocean. A marine biologist is a scientist who studies fish, whales, and other sea animals. This job is exciting because the ocean has many secrets. Every day, marine biologists learn new things about the sea.
Marine biologists do many different jobs. Some biologists swim in the water to watch fish. Other biologists work in a lab and study water samples. Many biologists do research on a boat far from land. They want to understand how the ocean works.
Marine biologists need special equipment for their job. They use scuba gear to swim under the water. They use cameras to take pictures of sea animals. They also use small boats to travel across the ocean. This equipment helps them do their work safely.
Marine biologists often work with a team. They visit a coral reef to look at small fish and colorful coral. They count how many animals live there. Sometimes they discover a new type of fish that nobody has seen before. This is a very happy moment for the team.
Marine biology is an important job. Marine biologists help protect the ocean and its animals. They teach people why the sea is special. If you love the ocean, marine biology could be a great career for you!
A. Msamiati
- ocean ____
- scientist ____
- research ____
- coral reef ____
- marine ____
- equipment ____
- team ____
- species ____
- protect ____
- discover ____
- a. large body of salt water covering most of Earth
- b. person who studies and learns about the world
- c. group of people who work together
- d. careful study done to learn new facts
- e. keep safe from harm or danger
- f. tools and machines used for a job
- g. relating to the sea or ocean
- h. specific type of animal or plant
- i. underwater structure built by tiny sea animals
- j. find something new for the first time
B. Kweli au Si Kweli
- ____ Marine biology is the study of life in the ocean.
- ____ A marine biologist never works on a boat.
- ____ Marine biologists use scuba gear to swim underwater.
- ____ Marine biologists do not use cameras in their work.
- ____ Some marine biologists study water samples in a lab.
- ____ Marine biologists always work alone, never in a team.
- ____ Marine biologists visit coral reefs to study fish and coral.
- ____ Marine biologists never discover new types of fish.
- ____ Marine biologists help protect the ocean and its animals.
- ____ Marine biology is not an important job.
C. Jaza Nafasi Zilizoachwa Hapo
- The ___ is home to many different kinds of animals.
- Marine biologists do ___ on boats to learn about the sea.
- A ___ has many small, colorful fish living in it.
- A new ___ of fish was found by the scientists.
- Marine biologists work hard to ___ the ocean and its animals.
D. Maswali ya Uelewa
- What does a marine biologist study?
- What equipment do marine biologists use?
- Why do marine biologists visit coral reefs?
E. Maswali ya Majadiliano
- Would you like to be a marine biologist? Why or why not?
- What is your favorite sea animal, and why do you like it?
Answer Key (click to reveal)
A. Msamiati: 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-i, 5-g, 6-f, 7-c, 8-h, 9-e, 10-j
B. Kweli/Si kweli: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T, 10-F
C. Jaza Nafasi Zilizoachwa: 1-ocean, 2-research, 3-coral reef, 4-species, 5-protect
D. Uelewa:
- A marine biologist studies fish, whales, and other sea animals in the ocean.
- They use scuba gear, cameras, and small boats.
- They visit coral reefs to count animals and look for new types of fish.
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