Sea Turtles: Problems and Solutions

The passage describes sea turtles as:

• Endangered species

• Common pets

• Insects

• Farm animals

What is one danger that baby sea turtles face after hatching?

• Being eaten by predators

• Getting lost in the forest

• Freezing in the snow

• Climbing trees

Which human activity has decreased the number of sea turtles?

• Accidentally catching them in fishing nets

• Planting more trees

• Building playgrounds

• Feeding them daily

What is one solution mentioned in the passage to help save sea turtles?

• Making it illegal to trade sea turtles or their eggs

• Teaching turtles to fly

• Moving turtles to the desert

• Painting turtle shells

What is the main text structure used in the passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

Which of the following is a problem mentioned in the passage?

• Sea turtles are endangered

• Sea turtles can swim fast

• Sea turtles eat jellyfish

• Sea turtles live in the ocean

Which of the following is a solution mentioned in the passage?

• New fishing nets help fishermen catch fewer turtles

• Turtles are given more food

• Turtles are taught to avoid predators

• Turtles are moved to colder waters

Why have some beach areas become protected?

• To help turtles continue to lay their eggs safely

• To build more hotels

• To allow more fishing

• To increase tourism

Which of the following would best be organized using the Problem and Solution text structure?

• Air Pollution and One City’s Efforts to Decrease It

• History of Automobiles

• Gorillas

• Whales and Sharks

What is the difference between Problem and Solution and Cause and Effect text structures, according to the passage?

• Problem and Solution must have a solution, while Cause and Effect does not

• Cause and Effect always has a solution

• Problem and Solution is only about animals

• Cause and Effect is about making friends