Sea Turtles

What type of reptiles are sea turtles related to?

• Tortoises
• Snakes
• Lizards
• Crocodiles

How many species of sea turtles are there, and which species is the book 'One Tiny Turtle' about?

• 7 species, Loggerhead turtle
• 5 species, Green turtle
• 3 species, Leatherback turtle
• 9 species, Hawksbill turtle

What are sea turtle shells made of, and how do they change as the turtle grows?

• Bony plates, get bigger and harder
• Metal, get thinner
• Wood, become lighter
• Soft tissue, remains the same

Why do turtles need to come up to the surface for air?

• Because they are reptiles
• To lay eggs
• To find food
• To socialize with other turtles

How do loggerhead turtles evolve as they grow, according to the text?

• Shells change color
• Shells become softer
• Shells get smaller
• Shells harden, heads toughen

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Where can loggerhead turtles travel in search of food?

• Desert dunes
• Seaweed jungles
• Snowy mountains
• City streets

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How do loggerhead turtles find their way back to the beach where they were born?

• Asking humans for directions
• Guided by their instincts
• Following other turtles
• Using GPS devices

What is the main reason sea turtles return to the sea after laying eggs?

• To escape predators
• To find food
• To cool off
• To avoid overheating

Why do sea turtles nest at night or in cool weather?

• To avoid predators
• To socialize with other turtles
• To lay eggs in the dark
• To avoid overheating

Where do baby sea turtles grow before heading to the sea?

• On rocks
• In trees
• Under the sand in nests
• In the water

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