Turtle Adaptations

How many sea turtle species are native to North Carolina?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Turtle shells can be:

• hard

• bony

• soft

• leathery

• metal

Whether aquatic or land dwellers, almost half of the world’s turtles are at risk because of:

• environmental pollution

• habitat destruction

• sand dunes

• hunting

Turtles use this type of camouflage to hide from its predators:

• counter camouflage

• countershading

• plastron

• carapace

Being cold-blooded helps a sea turtle:

• use less oxygen

• find food

• dive deeper

• store heat

Habitat destruction is one example of:

• nesting

• an advantage to sea turtles

• swimming

• a threat to sea turtles