Sea Turtles Quiz

Why do people get worried when animals are endangered?

• Because they want to sell them as pets

• Because they want to eat them

• Because they want to see them in the zoo

• Because they want to help protect and save them

Where do mother sea turtles lay their eggs?

• In trees

• In the ocean

• In nests on beaches

• In caves

When do baby sea turtles hatch from their eggs?

• During the day

• At night

• During the evening

• During the morning

What can confuse baby sea turtles when they hatch?

• The moon shining on the ocean water

• Bright lights from houses along the beach

• Other baby sea turtles

• The sound of waves

How can people living near the ocean help baby sea turtles?

• By playing loud music at night

• By leaving outdoor lights on at night

• By being careful around nests of eggs on the beach

• By building sandcastles on the beach

What is the biggest threat to baby sea turtles on the beach?

• Seagulls

• Crabs

• Beachgoers

• Waves

How do baby sea turtles find their way to the ocean?

• By following the moonlight on the water

• By following the sound of waves

• By following the footprints of other animals

• By following the scent of the ocean

What is the main reason for the decline in sea turtle population?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Loss of nesting habitats