1. What can you conclude about baby sea turtles? A)It is a challenge for them to find something to eat. B)It is a challenge for them to reach the ocean. C)They only eat seaweed. D)They cannot dive.
2. Why are sea turtles usually safe from sharks? A)because sharks do not like seaweed B)because sea turtles are fast divers and swimmers C)because sharks do not like baby sea turtles D)because organizations put fences around nests
3. Why do organizations work to protect sea turtles? A)because sea turtles are in danger due to a higher shark population B)because sea turtles have lived in the oceans for millions of years C)because sea turtles are in more danger now than ever before D)because sea turtle eggs are an important food source
4. What can you conclude about organizations working to protect sea turtles? A)These organizations try to hatch sea turtle eggs in a lab. B)These organizations try to keep sharks away from sea turtles. C)These organizations are usually run by sea turtle fishermen. D)These organizations try to educate people about sea turtles.
5. What can you conclude about the beaches where sea turtles nest? A)There are many enemies of sea turtles on these beaches. B)These beaches are becoming popular vacations spots. C)These beaches are becoming overgrown with seaweed. D)There are too many baby sea turtles on these beaches.
6. Why do sea turtles on the beach like to move only at night? A)because they see better in the moonlight B)because their enemies are sleeping C)because darkness keeps them from being seen by their enemies D)because it is easier to learn to walk on their flippers at night
7. Why does a baby sea turtle like to live in seaweed? A)because the seaweed keeps it hidden from sharks B)because it can be closer to its mother C)because the seaweed keeps it hidden from other turtles D)because it can easily return to the beach
8. Which is an enemy of the sea turtle? A)seaweed B)sharks C)crabs D)jellyfish
9. Which statement supports the author's claim that sea turtles are most in danger when they are young? A)"The females often return to the same beach where they were born to lay eggs." B)"If a sea turtle makes it to the ocean after hatching, it can live for 80 years." C)"The only time sea turtles go on land is to lay eggs." D)"It is people who are the greatest enemy of the sea turtle!"
10. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A)Fishermen need to use special nets to protect sea turtles. B)The beaches where sea turtles hatch need to be protected. C)There are organizations trying to protect sea turtles. D)Sea turtles will continue to swim in the oceans.
11. How are sea turtles now being protected? A)Organizations are helping to pass sea turtle protection laws. B)People in beach houses are turning off their bright lights. C)Fishermen use special nets that will not catch sea turtles. D)People help guide sea turtles to beaches that are safe for nesting.
12. What helps sea turtles stay alive? A)They like sandy beaches. B)They can swim all around the world. C)They can always find something to eat. D)They like the dark.
13. Which statement supports the author's claim that people are sea turtles' greatest enemy? A)"It is people who are the greatest enemy of the sea turtle!" B)"Others have made special beaches for the sea turtles to use for nesting." C)"People steal their eggs to eat, and people build houses on the beaches where the turtles like to nest." D)"They put up fences and signs around sea turtle nests so people and animals won t disturb
14. Which statement supports the author's claim that sea turtles are some of the oldest creatures on earth? A)"When the baby turtles hatch, they have to find their way back to the ocean where it is safe." B)"It is the goal...for sea turtles to continue to swim in the oceans for millions of years to come." C)"Fossils of sea turtles have been found that date back about 100 million years!" D)"If a sea turtle makes it to the ocean after hatching, it can live for 80 years."
15. What is the main idea of the text? A)Sea turtles have a history stretching back 100 million years. B)Sea turtles have lived on Earth for a long time but are now in danger. C)Sea turtles eat many different plants and animals in the ocean. D)Sea turtles are being protected by organizations from around the world.
16. Which of these statements contains an opinion? A)"How has this reptile survived for so long?" B)"Sea turtles eat many underwater plants and animals." C)"Organizations around the world focus on protecting sea turtles." D)"Even though these beautiful creatures have survived for millions of years..."
17. Why did the author write this text? A)to inform the reader about how sea turtles live and why they are in danger B)to persuade the reader to join an organization to protect sea turtles C)to describe the seven kinds of sea turtles D)to entertain the reader with stories about sea turtles