Loggerhead Sea Turtle Knowledge Assessment

Loggerhead sea turtles are the second largest marine turtles, commonly found in the southeastern U.S. They inhabit tropical and temperate waters, feeding on various marine animals. Loggerheads migrate long distances for breeding, with females nesting on beaches. Hatchlings face many predators and spend years at sea before maturing. Loggerheads are endangered due to human activities, but conservation efforts like turtle excluder devices help mitigate threats.

What is the average length of an adult loggerhead sea turtle?

• 4 ft (1.2 m)

• 3 ft (0.9 m)

• 2 ft (0.6 m)

• 5 ft (1.5 m)

What type of beak do loggerhead sea turtles have?

• Hard beak made of keratin

• Soft beak

• Beak with teeth

• Flexible beak

How often do adult loggerhead sea turtles migrate for breeding?

• Every 2 or 3 years

• Every 10 years

• Every year

• Every 5 years

Where do female loggerhead sea turtles lay their eggs?

• In the ocean

• On the same beach where they were born

• In coastal forests

• In riverbanks

What is the approximate length of a loggerhead hatchling?

• 4 inches (10 cm)

• 3 inches (7.5 cm)

• 2 inches (5 cm)

• 1 inch (2.5 cm)

How long do loggerhead juveniles spend at sea before returning to coastal waters?

• 15 to 20 years

• 6 to 15 years

• 3 to 6 years

• 1 to 3 years

What is the primary natural predator of adult loggerhead sea turtles?

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Whales

• Seals

What is a significant threat to loggerhead sea turtles caused by human activity?

• Predation by birds

• Entanglement in marine debris

• Natural disasters

• Competition for food

What device has helped reduce accidental capture of loggerhead sea turtles in fishing equipment?

• Turtle traps

• Turtle nets

• Turtle barriers

• Turtle excluder devices

What is one of the reasons loggerhead sea turtles are endangered?

• Excessive nesting sites

• Overpopulation

• Ingestion of plastic debris

• Lack of food