Sea Turtles

What type of animal are sea turtles?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

What is the lifespan of a sea turtle?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 50 years or more

• 40 years

How many species of sea turtles are there?

• Five species

• Seven species

• Ten species

• Twelve species

What is a hatchling?

• A baby sea turtle that has just emerged from its egg.

• A young bird that has just learned to fly.

• A type of fish that is newly born.

• A small mammal that is still in its mother's pouch.

What is a common misconception about sea turtles?

• That they are mammals; they are actually reptiles.

• That they are fish; they are actually reptiles.

• That they are amphibians; they are actually reptiles.

• That they are birds; they are actually reptiles.

What is the purpose of a sea turtle's shell?

• To help the turtle swim faster.

• To provide a home for the turtle.

• To protect the turtle from predators.

• To store food for the turtle.

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What is the role of sea turtles in the ocean ecosystem?

• They help maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs.

• They are the primary predators of fish species.

• They contribute to the pollution of ocean waters.

• They serve as a food source for larger marine animals.

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What do sea turtles eat?

• Jellyfish

• Grass

• Fish

• Plankton

How do sea turtles find their way back to the beach to lay eggs?

• They use the Earth's magnetic field and the position of the sun.

• They follow the sound of the ocean waves.

• They rely on the stars in the night sky.

• They use visual landmarks on the shore.

What is the main threat to sea turtles?

• Climate change and rising sea levels.

• Human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction.

• Natural predators like sharks and birds.

• Pollution from plastic waste in oceans.

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