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Test your knowledge about turtles with this engaging quiz.
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What is the primary habitat of most turtle species?
Aquatic
Desert
Mountain
Urban
82% got this right
Most turtles are adapted to live in water environments.
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What do turtles primarily eat?
Plants
Fruits
Insects
Meat
65% got this right
Many turtles are herbivores, feeding on aquatic plants.
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How many years can some turtles live up to?
50 —
100
— 150
35% got this right
Some species of turtles can live for over a century.
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Which of the following are types of turtles?
Box turtle
Sea turtle
Desert turtle
Mountain turtle
44% got this right
Sea turtles and box turtles are well-known types.
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What is the main threat to turtle populations?
Habitat loss
Competition
Disease
Predation
55% got this right
Habitat loss due to human activity is a major threat.
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Which part of a turtle is its shell made from?
Ribcage
Pelvis
Skull
Spine
36% got this right
A turtle's shell is an extension of its ribcage.
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What is the term for a turtle's upper shell?
Carapace
Cloaca
Plastron
Scute
47% got this right
The carapace is the dorsal (upper) part of the shell.
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Which continent are turtles not naturally found on?
Antarctica
Africa
Asia
Europe
57% got this right
Turtles are not native to the cold climate of Antarctica.
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What is the primary purpose of a turtle's shell?
Protection
Communication
Hunting
Swimming
80% got this right
The shell provides protection from predators.
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How do turtles breathe underwater?
Hold breath
Gills
Lungs
Skin
29% got this right
Turtles can hold their breath for long periods.
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What is a group of turtles called?
Bale
Flock
Herd
School
28% got this right
A group of turtles is known as a bale.
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Which sense is most developed in turtles?
Sight
Hearing
Smell
Taste
23% got this right
Turtles have excellent vision, especially underwater.
