Sea Turtles Quiz

How many sea turtle species are in existence today?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Which sea turtle is known for migrating up to 10,000 miles to search for food?

• Green sea turtle

• Hawksbill sea turtle

• Leatherback sea turtle

• Kemp's ridley sea turtle

What adaptation helps sea turtles swim through water?

• Webbed feet

• Flipper-like feet

• Serrated beak

• Soft beak

Do sea turtles ever leave the water to spend time on land?

• No, they never leave the water.

• Yes, but only when they are sick.

• Yes, female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

• Yes, but only to sunbathe.

What do female sea turtles use to dig holes in the beach?

• Their beaks

• Their flippers

• Their tails

• Their heads

What is the biggest threat to sea turtles according to the text?

• Pollution

• Human disturbance to beachfront egg-laying habitats

• Being accidentally caught in fishing gear

• Natural predators like sharks and orcas

According to the article, why must sea turtle hatchlings head straight for the ocean as soon as they emerge from the eggs?

• Hatchlings are easy prey for predators on the beach.

• Hatchlings need to learn how to swim immediately.

• Hatchlings are attracted to the water by instinct.

• Hatchlings can only breathe underwater.

What is the term for the practice of keeping our planet healthy?

• Disturbance

• Hatchlings

• Conservation

• Poaching

Which term describes a species that is at risk of becoming extinct?

• Frigid

• Endangered

• Serrated

• Extraordinary

What word means extremely cold?

• Emerge

• Disturbance

• Frigid

• Tortoises