Sea Turtles

Which of the facts describe an inherited physical characteristic of a sea turtle?

• Fact 1 only

• Fact 2 only

• Facts 1 and 3 only

• Facts 1,2 and 3

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Loggerhead sea turtles primarily eat animals with hard shells such as horseshoe crabs and clams. Which of the following structures best helps loggerhead sea turtles consume its prey?

• strong, powerful jaws

• heart-shaped shells

• powerful hind (back) flippers

• large size

How is the life cycle of a sea turtle similar to that of a bird?

• both go through metamorphosis

• both lay eggs

• both can fly

• both have parents that care for their young

What is the function of a green sea turtle's serrated jaw?

• the blade-like jaw helps a green sea turtle rip into a fish's flesh

• the blade-like jaw helps steer a green sea turtle through the water

• the blade-like jaw helps protect a green sea turtle's internal organs

• the blade-like jaw helps a green sea turtle tear vegetation for food

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which sea reptile spends most of its life in the open sea?

• sea snakes

• saltwater crocodile

• sea turtle

• marine iguanas

Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. how does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?

• Dig deep holes for their eggs

• Swim and dive easily

• Blend into their surroundings

• Hold their breath for several minutes

Why do turtles return to the same nesting locations?

• It is a genetic instinct

• They follow the warmest currents

• It is randomly chosen each year

• They return to where they were born

Where do most sea turtles lay their eggs?

• In the ocean

• On floating debris

• On sandy beaches

• In freshwater ponds

What is a significant challenge in turtle conservation?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat destruction

• Excessive cold climates

• Lack of water sources

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What is the source of energy for this food web?

• the Sun

• shrimp

• the sea

• algae

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