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[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz and Fun Facts About Turtles – Complete Collection
A hard shell, round little eyes, slow movements.
With such endearing features, turtles have been quietly gaining popularity.
Yet despite their cute appearance, there are many little-known facts about them.
This time, we’ll introduce trivia about turtles in a quiz format.
It’s great as brain training for seniors and will help you discover surprising aspects of turtles.
These tidbits can also be handy conversation starters.
Please consider using this as a recreational activity in senior day-care centers and other eldercare facilities.
[For Seniors] Turtle Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Compilation (1–10)
How much sand do sea turtles dig to lay their eggs?
- Approximately 20 to 30 centimeters
- about 30–40 centimeters
- Approximately 40–50 centimeters
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Approximately 40–50 centimeters
Sea turtles dig with their hind flippers to make nests so they can lay their eggs safely. The nests are about 40 to 50 centimeters deep. To protect the eggs from predators and sunlight, they dig the sand deeply to build the nest. By digging deeper, they create a safe environment for the eggs.
Sea turtles are famous for their longevity, but how long is their lifespan?
- about 30 to 50 years
- about 50–80 years
- About 80–100 years
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About 80–100 years
The lifespan of sea turtles varies by species, but they are generally said to live about 80 years. Some individuals are reported to live over 100 years. Because sea turtles are long-lived and take a long time to reach maturity, they have the characteristic of requiring more time to reproduce compared to other animals.
Do turtles hibernate?
- hibernate
- Does not hibernate
- Only some species hibernate.
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hibernate
Many species of turtles are vulnerable to winter cold, so they hibernate to get through it. Hibernation takes place either underwater or underground. In particular, turtles found in Japan, such as the Japanese pond turtle and the red-eared slider, are well known for hibernating. However, turtles in tropical regions may not hibernate.
When they are born, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings are overall dark in color. By the time they are one year old, the top of their carapace turns reddish-brown as their name suggests, but what color is their underside?
- white
- yellow
- gray
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white
The underside of a one-year-old loggerhead sea turtle is white. It’s said that having a white belly helps it blend in with the brightness of the sea when viewed from below, making it less likely to be targeted by predators.
Do turtles have ears?
We can’t see ears on a turtle’s head, but do turtles actually have ears? Hint: they don’t have “earlobes” like the ones we know.
- there is / to exist / to have
- not
- It varies by type.
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there is / to exist / to have
Turtles do have ears. However, unlike us, they don’t have external earlobes; their eardrums are beneath the skin, so they’re barely visible from the outside. Turtles can hear, and their hearing is said to be good. They are considered to be especially sensitive to low-frequency sounds.
How many eggs does a sea turtle lay in a year?
- 10 pieces
- 100 pieces
- 1,000 pieces
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100 pieces
Sea turtles do not lay all their eggs at once; they lay small clutches every 2–3 weeks. Therefore, it amounts to about 100 eggs per year.
Baby sea turtles head for the ocean as soon as they hatch on the sandy beach. So, how do they know which way the sea is?
- Smelling the sea
- I’m listening to the sound of the waves.
- I’m relying on the brightness on the sea side, like the moonlight.
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I’m relying on the brightness on the sea side, like the moonlight.
Baby sea turtles determine the direction of the ocean by relying on differences in surrounding brightness. Instinctively, they head toward the brighter horizon over the sea. They are said to have the ability to sense ultraviolet light, allowing them to follow sunlight reflected off the ocean.