Sea Turtles Quiz

What is the name of the hard shell that most sea turtles have?

• Carapace

• Beak

• Flipper

• Scute

How many types, or species, of sea turtles are there?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

Which sea turtle is the largest, and how much can it weigh?

• Green sea turtle, 200 pounds

• Leatherback turtle, 1,500 pounds

• Loggerhead turtle, 500 pounds

• Hawksbill turtle, 300 pounds

What do leatherback sea turtles mainly eat?

• Seagrass and algae

• Fish and shrimp

• Jellyfish and other soft-bodied animals

• Crabs and snails

If a sea turtle is hunting for food, how long can it stay underwater?

• Up to one hour

• Up to three hours

• Up to seven hours

• Up to ten hours

How deep do female sea turtles dig holes to lay their eggs?

• 10 inches

• 20 inches

• 30 inches

• 50 inches

What is one of the biggest threats to sea turtles mentioned in the text?

• Too much rain

• Pollution

• Lack of food

• Cold weather

Why do female sea turtles cover their eggs with sand and grass after laying them?

• To keep them warm

• To help them hatch faster

• To hide them from predators

• To make them bigger

What happens to baby sea turtles after they hatch?

• They fly away

• They stay in the nest

• They crawl to the ocean

• They climb trees