Cuestionario sobre las tortugas carey

The hawksbill turtle has unique physical characteristics that distinguish it from other species. Which part of the hawksbill turtle is described as "serrated"?

• The claws

• The edge of its shell

• Its pointed head

• Its beak-shaped mouth

Hawksbill turtles primarily feed on sponges, but they also include other organisms in their diet. Which of the following is NOT a common food for hawksbill turtles?

• Seaweeds

• Fish

• Crustaceans

• Terrestrial plants

Hawksbill turtles nest on remote beaches and return to their birthplace to lay eggs. Why might they prefer remote beaches for nesting?

• Because they are close to coral reefs

• Because they offer a lower risk of predators

• Because they provide access to fresh water

• Because the climate is warmer

The hatchlings of hawksbill turtles are small and vulnerable when they emerge from their nests. What can be inferred about the survival rate of the hatchlings?

• It is high due to their speed

• It is low due to high predation

• It is moderate because they protect themselves

• It is high because they move in groups

Hawksbill turtles migrate between feeding and nesting areas. How does this migration contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems?

• Controlling predator populations

• Dispersing nutrients among ecosystems

• Providing floating habitats for other species

• Increasing algae diversity

Hawksbill turtles use their beak-shaped mouths to feed in specific locations. What advantage does this adaptation provide?

• Feed on a greater variety of organisms

• Compete with larger predators

• Access food in hard-to-reach crevices

• Defend against marine predators

The hunting of hawksbill turtles for their shells has been a historical threat. What measure would be most effective to protect them from illegal hunting?

• Prohibit international trade

• Provide environmental education to communities

• Create marine sanctuaries in key areas

• Increase surveillance in local markets

Habitat loss is a growing problem for hawksbill turtles. What intervention could mitigate this impact?

• Reforest areas near the beaches

• Reduce pollution in coral reefs

• Limit tourism on nesting beaches

• Regulate fishing in the open sea

Describe in one sentence the importance of hawksbill turtles for marine ecosystems. Which of the following options best communicates their ecological significance?

• They help control populations of sponges and other species.

• They protect other marine species with their hard shells.

• They contribute to the balance of coral reef ecosystems.

• They facilitate the migration of other species to the reefs.

Overexploitation has led to hawksbill turtles becoming critically endangered. What is the most logical conclusion about the human impact on their population?

• It is insignificant because they still exist in many countries.

• It is severe, as historical and current practices have drastically reduced their population.

• It is manageable, as international laws have completely stopped their hunting.

• It varies depending on the country they inhabit.