Atlantic Green Turtles Quiz, EC5A

What do female turtles do when they arrive at Ascension Island?

• Search for food

• Lay eggs on the beach

• Build nests in trees

How many eggs do female turtles lay at a time?

• About 75

• About 100

• About 150

How far do Atlantic green turtles travel to reach Ascension Island?

• 1,000 kilometers

• 2,000 kilometers

• 3,000 kilometers

What do the surviving turtles do after they reach the ocean?

• Stay near Ascension Island

• Swim back to Brazil

• Lay more eggs

What helps the turtles find their way to Ascension Island?

• The stars

• A natural compass inside their bodies

• The moonlight

How long does the journey to Ascension Island take?

• A few weeks

• Several months

• A year

Where do Atlantic green turtles start their journey from?

• Ascension Island

• Brazil

• The Atlantic Ocean

What happens to many of the turtle eggs?

• They are washed away by the tide

• They are eaten by birds and other animals

• They are buried too deep to hatch

Why do some turtles die on the journey to Ascension Island?

• They get lost

• They choke on plastic bags or are caught by fishermen

• They are attacked by predators

What dangers do baby turtles face on their way to the ocean?

• Getting lost

• Being eaten by crabs and birds

• Being caught by humans

• All of the above