Sea Turtles Comprehension Questions

What era did sea turtles first appear?

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Cretaceous

• Quaternary

What percentage of sea turtle eggs don't typically hatch?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

What is a major threat to baby sea turtles as they make their way to the ocean?

• Other turtles

• Debris and predators

• Water currents

• Weather conditions

How long does it take for young turtles to settle in a patch of flotsam?

• A few hours

• A few days

• A few weeks

• A few months

What size do leatherback sea turtles grow to by about ten years of age?

• Size of a dinner plate

• Size of a dinner table

• Size of a car

• Size of a beach ball

At what age do sea turtles typically reach breeding age?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

What has caused the survival rate of sea turtles to drop significantly?

• Natural predators

• Human interference

• Climate change

• Ocean currents

How many sea turtle species are currently threatened or endangered?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10