Sea Turtles Quiz

How many species of sea turtles are in existence today?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

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

• Green sea turtle

• Loggerhead sea turtle

• Leatherback sea turtle

• Hawksbill sea turtle

What is unique about the feeding adaptation of sea turtles compared to other species of turtles?

• Sea turtles have serrated beaks.

• Sea turtles have teeth.

• Sea turtles have beak-like mouths with no teeth.

• Sea turtles have a long tongue for catching prey.

Which sea turtle species can stay underwater for as long as five hours?

• Kemp's ridley sea turtle

• Olive ridley sea turtle

• Green sea turtle

• Flatback sea turtle

What type of diet does the loggerhead sea turtle have?

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Carnivorous

• Insectivorous

What kind of beak does the green sea turtle have?

• A soft beak for eating jellyfish

• A sharp beak for crushing shells

• A serrated beak for cutting sea grasses

• A flat beak for scooping algae

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

• No, they never leave the water.

• Yes, but only male sea turtles come ashore.

• Yes, but only to feed.

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

What is the estimated survival rate of hatchling sea turtles to adulthood?

• About 1 in 10

• About 1 in 100

• About 1 in 1,000

• About 1 in 10,000

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Which of the following are predators of sea turtle hatchlings?

• Sea birds, crabs, and raccoons

• Dolphins, whales, and sharks

• Fish, plankton, and squids

• Humans and orcas only

What are some of the threats to sea turtles according to the text?

• Fishing gear accidents and poaching

• Climate change and global warming

• Ocean currents and migratory birds

• Sun exposure and dehydration

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