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| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe the main characteristics of chelonians and explain why chelonians are classified as reptiles. | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| + | </noinclude>Describe the main characteristics of chelonians and explain why chelonians are classified as reptiles. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>By what other names are chelonians known? | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>By what other names are chelonians known? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What are the two lineages (suborders) of chelonians? | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>What are the two lineages (suborders) of chelonians? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Illustrate the internal anatomy of a turtle. | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Illustrate the internal anatomy of a turtle. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List: | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>List: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Five species of terrestrial chelonians | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>Five species of terrestrial chelonians | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Five species of freshwater chelonians | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Five species of freshwater chelonians | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Three species of giant chelonians | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Three species of giant chelonians | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Choose one species from each of the options in the previous requirement and describe, for each, the common names and scientific name, physical characteristics, habits, diet, reproduction, and other interesting facts. | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Choose one species from each of the options in the previous requirement and describe, for each, the common names and scientific name, physical characteristics, habits, diet, reproduction, and other interesting facts. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Answer the following questions: | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Answer the following questions: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the main factor in the development of chelonian eggs? | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the main factor in the development of chelonian eggs? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the diet of terrestrial and aquatic chelonians? | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the diet of terrestrial and aquatic chelonians? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How do chelonians breathe? | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>How do chelonians breathe? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req7d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the main threat to these reptiles? | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req7d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the main threat to these reptiles? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req7e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How many years did the oldest chelonian in the world live? | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req7e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>How many years did the oldest chelonian in the world live? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req7f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How is it possible to differentiate between male and female tortoises? | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req7f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>How is it possible to differentiate between male and female tortoises? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req7g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the largest species of sea turtle in the world? | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req7g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the largest species of sea turtle in the world? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7g /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>h. <section begin=req7h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Out of a thousand sea turtle hatchlings, how many reach adulthood? | + | :<b>h. <section begin=req7h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Out of a thousand sea turtle hatchlings, how many reach adulthood? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7h /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>i. <section begin=req7i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What factors cause many turtles to not reach the sea after hatching? | + | :<b>i. <section begin=req7i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>What factors cause many turtles to not reach the sea after hatching? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7i /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>j. <section begin=req7j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Which species of sea turtle is most threatened with extinction? | + | :<b>j. <section begin=req7j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Which species of sea turtle is most threatened with extinction? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7j /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7j /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Why is the preservation of chelonians important to humans? How does marine pollution become harmful to turtles? | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Why is the preservation of chelonians important to humans? How does marine pollution become harmful to turtles? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How do sea turtles use their sense of smell, hearing, and sight in relation to their reproductive cycle? | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>How do sea turtles use their sense of smell, hearing, and sight in relation to their reproductive cycle? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How do female sea turtles manage to return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs? | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>How do female sea turtles manage to return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is responsible for most accidental deaths of marine chelonians worldwide? | + | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is responsible for most accidental deaths of marine chelonians worldwide? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Complete one of the following: | + | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Complete one of the following: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Visit an institution that works in the care, preservation, and prevention of the extinction of turtles. Write a report documenting how that institution operates and what aspects you found most interesting. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | </noinclude>Visit an institution that works in the care, preservation, and prevention of the extinction of turtles. Write a report documenting how that institution operates and what aspects you found most interesting. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Research an institution online that works in the care, preservation, and prevention the extinction of turtles. Write a report of at least 300 words describing the institution's history, how it operates, and what results have been observed to date. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | </noinclude>Research an institution online that works in the care, preservation, and prevention the extinction of turtles. Write a report of at least 300 words describing the institution's history, how it operates, and what results have been observed to date. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Participate in an awareness campaign in your community about the preservation and prevention of the extinction of turtles. | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> |
| + | </noinclude>Participate in an awareness campaign in your community about the preservation and prevention of the extinction of turtles. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:49, 14 December 2025
Chelonians
Skill Level
1
Year
2025
Version
14.12.2025
Approval authority
South American Division
1. Describe the main characteristics of chelonians and explain why chelonians are classified as reptiles.
2. By what other names are chelonians known?
3. What are the two lineages (suborders) of chelonians?
4. Illustrate the internal anatomy of a turtle.
5. List:
- a. Five species of terrestrial chelonians
- b. Five species of freshwater chelonians
- c. Three species of giant chelonians
6. Choose one species from each of the options in the previous requirement and describe, for each, the common names and scientific name, physical characteristics, habits, diet, reproduction, and other interesting facts.
7. Answer the following questions:
- a. What is the main factor in the development of chelonian eggs?
- b. What is the diet of terrestrial and aquatic chelonians?
- c. How do chelonians breathe?
- d. What is the main threat to these reptiles?
- e. How many years did the oldest chelonian in the world live?
- f. How is it possible to differentiate between male and female tortoises?
- g. What is the largest species of sea turtle in the world?
- h. Out of a thousand sea turtle hatchlings, how many reach adulthood?
- i. What factors cause many turtles to not reach the sea after hatching?
- j. Which species of sea turtle is most threatened with extinction?
8. Why is the preservation of chelonians important to humans? How does marine pollution become harmful to turtles?
9. How do sea turtles use their sense of smell, hearing, and sight in relation to their reproductive cycle?
10. How do female sea turtles manage to return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs?
11. What is responsible for most accidental deaths of marine chelonians worldwide?
12. Complete one of the following:
- a. Visit an institution that works in the care, preservation, and prevention of the extinction of turtles. Write a report documenting how that institution operates and what aspects you found most interesting.
- b. Research an institution online that works in the care, preservation, and prevention the extinction of turtles. Write a report of at least 300 words describing the institution's history, how it operates, and what results have been observed to date.
- c. Participate in an awareness campaign in your community about the preservation and prevention of the extinction of turtles.
