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Turtle Turtle Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about turtles? I hope you enjoy this quiz and maybe learn something!

A multiple-choice quiz by Brandy2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Brandy2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,071

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5663

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of animals are turtles? Hint

Fish

Reptiles

Lizards

Mammals

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Question 2 of 10

2. Turtles are ectothermic. What does this mean? Hint

they are cold-blooded

they are warm-blooded

they have a shell

they lay eggs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Do turtles take care of their babies?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. A turtle's shell is divided into two parts. What is the upper shell called? Hint

Caracas

Carcass

Carapace

Capshell

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the lower part of the turtle's shell is called? Hint

Preshell

Plasticia

Plastron

Protona

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these does NOT describe a turtle? Hint

Aquatic

Has a shell

Egg-laying

Mammal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Do turtles have teeth?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Do turtles have tongues?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where do turtles lay their eggs? Hint

All turtles lay their eggs on land.

They lay their eggs in a nest of twigs.

Sea turtles lay their eggs in the water.

They don't lay eggs, they give birth to live young.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which of these environments might you find turtles and/or tortoises? Hint

Ponds, rivers, and oceans

Deserts

Forests and grasslands

All of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of animals are turtles?

Answer: Reptiles

The only reptiles with shells as part of their skeletons are tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. Tortoises usually live on land, while turtles live in the sea, and terrapins live in fresh water.

2. Turtles are ectothermic. What does this mean?

Answer: they are cold-blooded

A turtle's body temperature changes with its environment. "Ecto" comes from the Greek word "outside" and "thermic" comes from the word meaning "warm".

3. Do turtles take care of their babies?

Answer: No

After the baby turtles hatch, they are completely on their own. Many do not survive. There are no known turtle species where the mother takes care of their young.

4. A turtle's shell is divided into two parts. What is the upper shell called?

Answer: Carapace

All turtles have some type of shell which cannot be removed. Turtles that live in water have a soft shell and turtles that live on land have a hard shell. Most, but not all, turtles can pull their head and legs inside of their shell to protect themselves from enemies and bad weather.

5. What is the lower part of the turtle's shell is called?

Answer: Plastron

Turtles have an internal skeleton like other reptiles, but they also have the added protection of their shell. The shell helps to protect their inner organs.

6. Which of these does NOT describe a turtle?

Answer: Mammal

About 300 species of turtles are alive today. Some are highly endangered. Sea turtles of all species are endangered. They used to be hunted for their meat, fat and shells. Coastal people used to gather the turtle eggs to eat.

7. Do turtles have teeth?

Answer: No

Turtles do not have teeth. Instead, they have ridges on their upper and lower jaws to cut and chew their food.

8. Do turtles have tongues?

Answer: Yes

Turtles use their tongues to swallow food. They cannot stick out their tongues to catch food like most other reptiles.

9. Where do turtles lay their eggs?

Answer: All turtles lay their eggs on land.

The mother digs a hole and then lays her eggs and covers them up. They are left to incubate for about 7 to 10 weeks. After they hatch, they dig their way out of the ground and head for water. Most are eaten by predators on the way to the water.

10. In which of these environments might you find turtles and/or tortoises?

Answer: All of these

Turtles can live almost anywhere. However, they cannot survive in Antarctica. It is too cold for them to live there.

Source: Author Brandy2

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