The seaside/beach
6 free practice questions with explanations
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The seaside/beach: example questions & answers
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What are the tiny bits of ground-up rock and shell on a beach called?
- ASugar
- BSand✓
- CSawdust
- DSoil
Answer: Beach sand is made of tiny pieces of rock and shell worn down over a long time.
Which of these might you find washed up on a sandy beach?
- AAcorns
- BSnowballs
- CPine cones
- DSeashells✓
Answer: Empty seashells often wash up on the beach after the little creatures inside have gone.
What might you find left in a little pool of water on the rocks at the seaside?
- APet dogs
- BLions and tigers
- CCrabs and small sea creatures✓
- DFarm cows
Answer: Rock pools are little pools left by the tide where crabs and other sea creatures live.
What do people often build on the beach using sand and a bucket?
- AA sandcastle✓
- BA campfire
- CA treehouse
- DA snowman
Answer: Wet sand sticks together, so you can pack it in a bucket to build a sandcastle.
Which seabird is often seen at the seaside and sometimes tries to steal chips?
- AA robin
- BA seagull✓
- CA penguin
- DAn owl
Answer: Seagulls live near the coast and are known for swooping down to grab food.
Why is it a good idea to wear sun cream at the beach?
- ATo make you float
- BTo help you swim faster
- CTo keep the sand off you
- DTo stop your skin getting burnt by the sun✓
Answer: Sun cream protects your skin from the sun so it does not get burnt.