Turtles

Inside a painted turtle egg is the embryo which is an unhatched baby turtle.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Inside the egg = embryo

Outside the egg = hatchling

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One way to tell the difference between male and female painted turtles is to look at their claw length.

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Answer explanation

You made a SPLASH with that answer!

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A female painted turtle lays her eggs in a body of water.

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Answer explanation

You CRACKED that question right open!

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Why does a painted turtle hatchling race to the water?

• To find it's parents.

• To learn how to swim.

• To avoid hungry predators.

• To cool off from the hot sun.

Answer explanation

You are SWIMMING right along with your terrific turtle knowledge!

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This photograph shows us evidence that as a turtle grows bigger...

• it's shell grows too.

• it sheds it's shell and looks for a bigger one.

• it's shell falls apart and becomes weaker.

Answer explanation

Eat your fruits & veggies and you can grow big and strong like this alligator snapping turtle! Pineapple; yum!

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Adult painted turtles mate to reproduce.

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Answer explanation

LOVE keeps the world spinning round!

LOVE your turtle smarts!

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Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

• In the sand

• In the ocean

• In a tree

• On a golf course

How can we help keep sea turtles healthy and safe?

• Do nothing

• By feeding them fruits and vegetables

• Don't litter and don't touch the nests

• Driving on the beach

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

• True

• False

What do turtles mistake floating plastic for?

• Plants

• Predators

• Food

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