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WorksheetsMarine Reptiles
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Marine reptiles are found primarily in:
cold regions
temperate regions
tundra
tropical habitats
What are problems facing sea turtles?
Disappearing beaches from coastal development
Fishing nets and long line fishing
Pollution (plastics, oil spills, and toxins)
All of the above
The term ectotherm refers to:
cold blooded (environment determines body temperature)
warm blooded (maintain a stable internal body temperature)
The top shell of a turtle is called a ______
hard surface
oval plate
exoskeleton
carapace
Which fishing tool is the best to use to avoid catching turtles?
j-hook
circle hook
gillnet
trawl net with TED (Turtle Excluder Device)
How many species of sea turtles are there?
7
42
16
85
Sea turtle eggs have a leathery shell
True
False
The largest species of sea turtle is the....
green sea turtle
hawksbill sea turtle
leatherback sea turtle
flatback sea turtle
Which sea turtle has a pointed beak-like jaw?
Leatherback
Loggerhead
Hawksbill
Green
Why did sailors back in the day catch sea turtles for food?
the meat is smelly and tastes terrible
the turtles can live for months without food or water
to change up their options of dinner
What is the largest marine reptile?
sea turtle
sea snake
marine iguana
salt water crocodile
