Turtles of the Southeast Quiz Quiz Statistics and Answer Key

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Turtles are members of what animal family?
The correct answer is "Reptile"

Which aquatic turtle was the craze from the 1950's - mid '70's and was sold in pet stores in a little plastic bowl?
The correct answer is "Red-eared slider"

The carapace is what part of a turtle?
The correct answer is "The top of the shell."

Which U.S. sea turtles are on the endangered list?
The correct answer is "All of the above"

Some turtles can completely close up in their shells. Which can't?
The correct answer is "A and B"

Where do box turtles live most of their life?
The correct answer is "B and C"

Which southeastern U.S. turtle lives in underground boroughs, which provide homes for other wildlife?
The correct answer is "Gopher tortoise"

Which is NOT the name of a Southeastern U.S. turtle?
The correct answer is "None of the above"

The Softshell turtle has:
The correct answer is "All of the above"

How can you tell a male Eastern Box turtle from a female one?
The correct answer is "A and B"