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Sea Turtles

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do sea turtles breathe?

a)

They breathe air through lungs.

b)

They absorb oxygen through their skin.

c)

They use gills to extract oxygen from water.

d)

They have a specialized organ for breathing underwater.

2.

Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

a)

On sandy beaches.

b)

In rocky caves.

c)

Underwater in coral reefs.

d)

In freshwater lakes.

3.

What is the main threat to sea turtles?

a)

Overfishing

b)

Habitat loss and pollution

c)

Climate change

d)

Invasive species

4.

True or False: Sea Turtles like tropical coastal areas and lagoons.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

d)

Rarely

5.

How do sea turtles find their way back to their nesting beaches?

a)

They use the Earth's magnetic field.

b)

They follow the stars at night.

c)

They rely on ocean currents.

d)

They use visual landmarks on the shore.

6.

How long can sea turtles live?

a)

Up to 50 years or more.

b)

Up to 20 years.

c)

Up to 30 years.

d)

Up to 40 years.

7.

Why are sea turtles important to the ocean ecosystem?

a)

They help maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs.

b)

They consume large amounts of plankton, reducing competition for fish.

c)

They are the primary predators of jellyfish, controlling their population.

d)

They contribute to the nutrient cycle by excreting waste that fertilizes the ocean floor.

8.

What color are most sea turtles?

a)

They are usually blue.

b)

They can be green, brown, or gray.

c)

They are predominantly yellow.

d)

They are mostly black.

9.

What is the shell of a sea turtle called?

a)

Carapace

b)

Plastron

c)

Scute

d)

Carapax

10.

What is the largest known Sea Turtle subspecies?

a)

Green Sea Turtle

b)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

c)

Leatherback Sea Turtle

d)

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

11.

What do turtles mistake floating plastic for?

a)

Shelter

b)

Food

c)

Toys

d)

Bubbles

12.

What type of animal are sea turtles?

a)

Mammals

b)

Birds

c)

Reptiles

d)

Amphibians

13.

Who are the predators of sea turtles?

a)

Dolphins and whales

b)

Humans and sharks

c)

Seagulls and crabs

d)

Octopuses and jellyfish

14.

What do sea turtles eat?

a)

Sea grass, jellyfish, and other marine plants.

b)

Crustaceans and small fish.

c)

Land plants and fruits.

d)

Plankton and algae.

15.

What is a group of sea turtles called?

a)

A bale.

b)

A pod.

c)

A school.

d)

A flock.