Turtle Anatomy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a habitat where turtles can be found?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Forests

• Mountains

What are the two main parts of a turtle's shell?

• Carapace and Plastron

• Ribs and Spine

• Pelvic and Pectoral Girdles

• Scutes and Keratin

Why can't turtles climb out of their shells?

• Their shells are too heavy

• Their shells are fused with their ribs and spine

• Their shells are made of keratin

• Their shells are too small

Where are the turtle's pectoral and pelvic girdles located?

• Outside the shell

• Inside the shell

• Near the tail

• In the limbs

What material covers the turtle's shell?

• Calcium

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Keratin

How can you estimate a turtle's age?

• By its color

• By its size

• By its weight

• By the growth rings on its scutes

What is the function of the nictitating membrane in turtles?

• To help them smell

• To aid in hearing

• To help them breathe

• To protect their eyes and keep them moist

How do turtles primarily breathe?

• Through their shell

• Through their nose

• Through their mouth

• Through their skin

What is the tympanic membrane in turtles used for?

• Breathing

• Smelling

• Hearing

• Seeing

What is the primary function of a turtle's beak?

• To breathe underwater

• To swim faster

• To break up food

• To protect from predators