WorksheetsMarine Reptile and Sea Bird Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Sea birds use oil to __________ their feathers?
lengthen
dry
waterproof
mucus
What specialized body part do birds and reptiles use to reduce the amount of salt in their body?
Salt Gland
Sea Gland
Rectal gland
Swim gland
Which of the following is NOT a type of marine reptile?
Sea turtle
Saltwater crocodile
Dolphin
Marine iguana
What is a primary reason for the decline in marine reptile populations?
Increased predation by terrestrial animals
Habitat destruction and pollution
Overgrowth of aquatic plants
Decrease in saltwater levels
Why is it difficult for marine reptiles to live in the oceans?
their lungs need air to breathe
they have gills
they have scaly skin
they have salt glands
How many species of sea turtles are there?
7
42
16
10
Where do female sea turtles lay their eggs?
On the deep sea floor away from predators
On a rocky shoreline in the tropics
On the same beach where they were born
What class do Marine Iguanas belong to?
Chordata
Animalia
Reptilia
Aves
Birds are ____ blooded and Reptiles are ____ blooded
Warm, Warm
Warm, Cold
Cold, Cold
Cold, Warm
One of the reasons birds lay fewer eggs than fish & turtles is because they provide their young with
Parental Care
Wings
Larger Yolk
Natural immunity
What are the short fluffy feathers that are used to insulate heat for birds
Down Feathers
Powder Feathers
Flight Feathers
Contour Feathers
The easiest way to tell a sea snake apart from a land snake is by its paddle shaped ____
Tail
Fins
Body
Head
The fossil record shows that some dinosaur species had feathers nearly identical to
those found on birds today.
True
False
