Desert Tortoise 101 Quiz

What percentage of their lives do desert tortoises spend underground?

• 75%

• 50%

• 85%

• 95%

What material is the desert tortoise's shell covered with?

• Keratin

• Silica

• Calcium

• Chitin

At what elevation can desert tortoises be found in Joshua Tree?

• Up to 5000 feet

• Up to 6000 feet

• Up to 4000 feet

• Up to 3000 feet

What is the name of the state of torpor desert tortoises enter during hot weather?

• Brumation

• Dormancy

• Hibernation

• Aestivation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How much of their body weight can a desert tortoise's bladder hold in water and waste?

• 40%

• 30%

• 25%

• 50%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What has caused a significant increase in raven populations in the Mojave?

• Natural migration

• Human-built environments

• Increased food sources

• Climate change

What is the primary reason desert tortoises are threatened by roads?

• They are attracted to the noise

• They feed on road-side plants

• They use roads to warm up

• They are slow and roads collect water

What can park visitors do to help protect desert tortoises?

• Follow Leave No Trace principles

• Feed the tortoises

• Capture tortoises for relocation

• Ignore any tortoises they see