The Intriguing Life and Important Role of Sea Turtles
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
76
Sea turtles are fascinating creatures that live in the ocean. They are known for their long lives and their epic migrations across the sea. These ancient animals are crucial for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. They help control jellyfish populations and their eggs provide food for many coastal creatures. However, sea turtles face many threats, like pollution and poaching, which are causing their numbers to decrease. It's important that we do our part to help protect them.
Question 1
What do the eggs of sea turtles provide in their ecosystem?
A
They are used as decorations by other sea creatures
B
They are used to build homes by other sea creatures
C
They provide food for many coastal creatures
Explanation. According to the content, the eggs of sea turtles provide food for many coastal creatures, contributing to the biodiversity and balance of their ecosystem.
D
They are used to clean the ocean
Question 2
What is a threat to the sea turtles?
A
Sunlight
B
Ocean currents
C
Tides
D
Pollution
Explanation. The content states that pollution is a threat to sea turtles.
E
Rain
Question 3
What type of journey do sea turtles undertake in the sea?
A
Short trips
B
Epic migrations
Explanation. According to the content, sea turtles are known for their epic migrations across the sea.
C
Quick swims
D
Leisurely cruises
E
Sudden dashes
Question 4
What does the word 'poaching' in the context means?
A
Cooking in a certain way
B
Removing from protected areas
C
Illegally hunting or capturing
Explanation. In this context, 'poaching' refers to the illegal hunting or capturing of animals, in this case sea turtles.
D
Making holes
E
Planting trees
Question 5
What is the importance of sea turtles in the ocean ecosystem?
A
They add beauty to the ocean
B
They carry small fishes on their back
C
They make the water clean
D
They are crucial for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems
Explanation. The text explicitly states that sea turtles are crucial for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.
E
They play with other ocean creatures
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