Sea Turtles

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Science
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3rd Grade
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Hard
+7
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
which sea reptile spends most of its life in the open sea?
sea snakes
saltwater crocodile
sea turtle
marine iguanas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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