MAVEL KUMCHU

10/27/23
MARINE TEST ON REPTILES AND BIRDS

Do not write on this test

Multiple Guess: (1pt each) Find the best answer. Total Points on Test: 40 points

1. Which of the following is not a physiological adaptation found in most marine reptiles?

a. External fertilization b. Scaled-skin lacking glands c. 3-chambered heart and ectothermic d. breathe via lungs

2. Marine reptiles and birds deal with large concentrations of salts in their body by

a. having very efficient kidneys b. not drinking seawater. C. having very fast metabolisms. D. having excretory salt glands.

3. Most marine reptiles are ________________ as their internal temperature is determined by their environment.

a. ectothermic b. endothermic c. homeothermic

4. Identify the Class that includes all marine reptiles.

a. Aves b. Reptilia c. Mammalia d. Osteichthyes

5. The Offspring sex (male or female) is determined by the

a. time of year b. length of incubation time. C. location of the nest. D. surrounding environmental temperature. E. sex
chromosome within the fertilizing sperm.

6. Marine reptiles have a ___ chambered heart and marine birds have a ___ chambered heart, making marine
_________________ more efficient.

a. 4; 3; reptiles b. 3; 4; birds c. 4; 3; birds d. 3; 4; reptiles

7. True or False: Every coastal marine environment has bird species that have found a niche there.

A. True B. False

8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all seabirds?

a. feathers b. internal fertilization c. lay eggs d. wings e. flight

9. Which of the following is NOT a marine adaptation of seabirds?

a. High rate of metabolism b. Excellent sight c. Webbed feet d. Strong muscles e. Exothermic temperature regulation

10. the dorsal side of a sea turtle's shell is called a ____.

a. plastron b. carapace c. scutes

11. Marine snakes are the most venomous on Earth.

A True B False

12. Identify the group of seabirds that contains oil glands at the base of their feathers in order to waterproof their
foliage.

a. shorebirds b. All of these c. gulls & relatives d. pelicans & relative

13. Marine birds and sea turtles are similar to each other in that they both (Note: there may be more than one
answer.)

A. are endotherms. B. have hard beaks and claws to catch and eat food. C. are ectotherms. D. have wing-like structures to
propel themselves through air or water.
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14. The female sea turtle lays eggs that have a

(a) A spiny shell B jellylike coating C leathery shell D hard calcium shell

15. Marine reptiles may have any of the following features except

a. thick, scaly skin B an amniotic egg C salt glands D blubber

16. Marine turtles have all of the following adaptations except

a. flippers for forelimbs b. gills c. a smooth, streamlined body d. the ability to stay underwater for a longtime

17. Marine reptiles are found primarily in

a. Acold regions b. volcanic areas c. tropical habitats d. temperate region

18. What specialized body part do birds and reptiles use to reduce the amount of salt in their body?

a. Tear organ b. Salt Gland c. Salt organ d. Sea Gland

19. Birds are (a) blooded and Reptiles are (b) blooded

a. Cold, Warm b Warm, Warm c. Warm, Cold d. Cold, Cold

20. True or False: For many reptiles, the gender of the baby is determined by the temperature of the nest during
incubation

A False B True

21. The easiest way to tell a sea snake apart from a land snake is by its paddle shaped

a. head b. Body c. Tail d. Fins

22. The top shell of a turtle is called a ______

a. exoskeleton B carapace C hard surface D oval plate

23. Which of the following is not a marine reptile?

sea turtles B crocodiles C sea snakes D alligators

24. Penguins can be found at which pole?

a. South b. North

25. Why do penguins preen?

a. to keep warm b. It helps keep the feathers from sticking together c. To clean and spread oil through their feathers d.
enhancing the loft of a bird’s feathers

26. What are problems facing sea turtles?

a. All of the above b. Pollution (plastics, oil spills, and toxins) c. Disappearing beaches from coastal development d. Fishing
nets and long line fishing

27. Which fishing tool is the best to use to avoid catching turtles

a. trawl net with TED (Turtle Excluder Device) B. circle hook C. j-hook d. gillnet

28. How many species of sea turtles are there?

a.16 b. 85 c. 7 d. 42
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29. How is competition reduced between bird species?

31. Draw a sea bird (or any bird) and label 5 parts (10 points)