Study

Alligators and Turtles

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • How might the different legs of land and sea turtles help them survive?
    They make them run fast
    They help them dig holes
    They are suited for walking or swimming
    They keep them warm
  • Why might a turtle’s heavy shell slow it down?
    Because it is heavy to carry
    Because it gets in the way
    Because it scares predators
    Because it is soft
  • Turtles have teeth.
    True
    False
  • What group do alligators and turtles belong to?
    Birds
    Mammals
    Reptiles
    Fish
  • What do alligators eat?
    Plants
    Grass
    Seaweed
    Meat
  • A female alligator lays eggs in a nest made of plants.
    False
    True
  • Why do you think alligators and turtles lay their eggs in nests?
    To help them swim
    To keep them safe
    To keep them warm
    To feed them
  • Alligators can move fast both on land and in water.
    False
    True
  • Alligators are herbivores.
    True
    False
  • Where does a female turtle lay her eggs?
    In a tree
    Underwater
    On a rock
    In a hole in dirt or sand
  • What protects a turtle’s body?
    Feathers
    Scales
    Fur
    Shell
  • Why do you think an alligator’s nostrils are on top of its snout?
    To scare animals
    To keep its nose dry
    So it can breathe while hiding underwater
    To smell food better
  • Sea turtles have fins for swimming.
    True
    False
  • Both turtles and alligators lay eggs.
    True
    False
  • Land turtles have round
    False
    True
    stumpy legs.
  • What do turtles use instead of teeth to cut and chew food?
    Sharp teeth
    Fins
    Hard beak and jaws
    Tongue
  • All reptiles have scales.
    False
    True
  • Turtles can crawl out of their shells.
    True
    False
  • Alligators have nostrils near the top of their snout.
    True
    False
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.