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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Define the following as they relate to Sea Turtles:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude></noinclude>Scutes
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:<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude></noinclude>Carapace
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:<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude></noinclude>Plastron
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:<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude></noinclude>Claw
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:<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude></noinclude>Papillae
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:<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude></noinclude>Salt Gland
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:<b>g. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude></noinclude>Clutch
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Name the six species of Sea Turtle (also known as Marine Turtles) found in Australian waters.
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Choose two of the Australian species of Sea Turtles and describe the following for each:
* What is the scientific name?
* Where does it live?
* What are its identifying features?
* How many eggs does it lay in an average clutch?
* What age does it reach maturity/start to lay eggs?
* How long do its eggs incubate?
* On average how many clutches will it lay in a season?
* How long can it hold its breath when active?

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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>What are two main things that will disturb a nesting turtle?
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>When might the Rangers at Mon Repos, Qld and at other Marine parks, relocate turtle eggs?
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>At warmer temperatures (above 28°C), do we see male or female hatchlings produced?
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>How can you tell adult male and female sea turtles apart?
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>What are the top three human threats to turtle hatchlings?
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>What day did God create the animals of the sea, and where in the Bible is it found?
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Successfully observe Turtles laying eggs at Mon Repos, Qld (or other Marine Parks in your area). If this is not possible, consider viewing/researching/observing videos on Turtles laying eggs.
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