Marine turtle quiz

Q1. How many marine turtle species are there?

A

2

B

5

C

7

D

10

Q2. What are hawksbill turtles listed as on the IUCN RedList?

A

Threatened

B

Endangered

C

Critically Endangered

D

Least Concern

Q3. Which country in the United Kingdom holds the world record for the largest marine turtle found ashore?

A

England

B

Northern Ireland

C

Scotland

D

Wales

Q4. How much do adult hawksbill turtles weigh?

A

Around 10-20kg

B

Around 25-40kg

C

45-75kg

D

Around 100kg

Q5. What threats do Marine turtles face?

A

Accidental capture in fishing gear

B

Habitat destruction

C

Illegal wildlife trade

D

All of the above

Q6. What does a hawksbill turtle’s diet mainly consist of?

A

Sponges

B

Fish

C

Seagrass

D

Humans

Q7. How many eggs do hawksbill turtles lay per clutch?

A

Around 100-120

B

Around 130-160

C

Around 300-400

D

Around 600

Q8. Which one of the seven species of marine turtle are known to emerge from the sea to bask?

A

Hawksbill turtle

B

Green turtle

C

Loggerhead turtle

D

Leatherback turtle

Q9. How big are turtle hatchlings?

A

1cm long

B

2-7cm long

C

8-15cm long

D

20cm long

Q10. How long can some marine turtles stay under water?

A

2 hours

B

3 hours

C

5 hours

D

8 minutes

Q11. How many marine turtles are estimated to die each year due to getting tangled up in discarded fishing gear ('ghost gear')?

A

100

B

500

C

750

D

1,000

Q12. After how long do hatchlings emerge from the nest and head for the ocean?

A

2 months

B

3 months

C

4 months

D

5 months

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