4th Grade ELA A19

Part A

1. What does the word "adapted" mean in the sentence?
   "They have adapted to life in the water, with streamlined bodies and flippers."

• 1. Struggled to survive

• 1. Changed to fit their environment

• 1. Been trained to swim faster

• 1. Escaped from predators

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, feeding on jellyfish, seaweed, and small fish."

• "They can hold their breath for hours underwater, surfacing only occasionally to breathe."

• "Their hard shells protect them from many predators, though they still face dangers from sharks and large fish."

• "Their movements also help spread nutrients across different parts of the ocean, supporting the growth of seagrass and coral reefs."

Part A: What is the main reason sea turtles return to the beach where they were born?

• To find food

• To lay their eggs

• To avoid predators

• To warm up in the sun

Part B: Which phrase from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Female sea turtles come ashore during nesting season to lay their eggs."

• "After about two months, the baby turtles hatch and make a dangerous dash to the ocean."

• "Conservation groups work hard to protect sea turtles by cleaning beaches."

• "They travel thousands of miles across the seas."

Why are sea turtles important for ocean ecosystems?

• They help control jellyfish populations and maintain healthy seagrass beds.

• They scare away predators that harm smaller fish.

• They clean coral reefs by eating algae.

• They produce oxygen for marine life.