Green Sea Turtle Knowledge Assessment

The video discusses a green sea turtle providing transportation to hitchhikers off Dahab, Egypt. It explains how various organisms attach to turtle shells, some parasitic and others harmless. Green sea turtles can live over 80 years but face threats like hunting, habitat loss, and fishing nets, leading to their endangered status.

What is the relationship between the green sea turtle and the organisms that attach to its shell?

• All organisms are harmful to the turtle.

• Some organisms are parasitic, while others are harmless.

• All organisms provide benefits to the turtle.

• The turtle actively seeks out these organisms.

What is the primary use of the green sea turtle by non-parasitic organisms?

• As a source of food

• As a habitat

• As a form of transportation

• As a predator deterrent

How long can green sea turtles typically live?

• 80 years or more

• Up to 50 years

• Up to 60 years

• Up to 70 years

Which of the following is NOT a threat to the green sea turtle population?

• Hunting for their shells

• Boating accidents

• Fishing nets

• Pollution

What are some reasons for the endangered status of green sea turtles?

• Hunting and habitat loss

• Climate change

• Lack of food

• Overpopulation