Turtle Knowledge Quiz

What is the primary difference between tortoises and terrapins?

• Tortoises live in water, terrapins live on land

• Tortoises are larger than terrapins

• Tortoises have flippers, terrapins have claws

• Tortoises are land-dwellers, terrapins are water-dwellers

Which of the following is true about the shell of a turtle?

• It is soft and flexible

• It is made of cartilage

• It is not connected to the turtle's body

• It is part of the turtle's skeleton

How do snapping turtles protect themselves?

• By camouflaging with their surroundings

• By swimming away quickly

• By using their powerful bite

• By hiding in their shells

What do sea turtles primarily eat?

• Insects and small mammals

• Algae, squid, and jellyfish

• Fruits and leaves

• Beetles and grass

Which unique feature helps sea turtles manage salt intake?

• Their special salt-removing glands

• Their thick skin that prevents salt absorption

• Their ability to store water

• Their diet of low-salt foods