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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.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>By what other names are chelonians known?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What are the two lineages (suborders) of chelonians?
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Illustrate the internal anatomy of a turtle.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Five species of terrestrial chelonians
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:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Five species of freshwater chelonians
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:<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Three species of giant chelonians
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<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.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Answer the following questions:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the main factor in the development of chelonian eggs?
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the diet of terrestrial and aquatic chelonians?
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:<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How do chelonians breathe?
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:<b>d. <section begin=req7d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the main threat to these reptiles?
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:<b>e. <section begin=req7e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How many years did the oldest chelonian in the world live?
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:<b>f. <section begin=req7f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How is it possible to differentiate between male and female tortoises?
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:<b>g. <section begin=req7g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the largest species of sea turtle in the world?
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:<b>h. <section begin=req7h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Out of a thousand sea turtle hatchlings, how many reach adulthood?
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:<b>i. <section begin=req7i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What factors cause many turtles to not reach the sea after hatching?
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:<b>j. <section begin=req7j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Which species of sea turtle is most threatened with extinction?
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<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?
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<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?
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<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?
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is responsible for most accidental deaths of marine chelonians worldwide?
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Complete one of the following:
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:<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.
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:<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.
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:<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.
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