Turtle the Incredible Journey Flashcards 1-2

Questions and Answers

Where is she heading?

Africa

Why do the sperm whales stay in this location much of the year?

To raise their young in deep water

How deep can sperm whales dive, and what are they diving for?

More than 3 kilometers for food

Each year, how many long line hooks are set in the sea?

More than a billion Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take her to cross back across the Atlantic Ocean?

4 months Signup and view all the answers

How old is the turtle when she leaves for her trip back to Florida?

21 Signup and view all the answers

How many turtles make it back to Florida?

1 in 10 thousand Signup and view all the answers

How do turtles begin their lives?

Buried alive Signup and view all the answers

How long did the baby dig for to reach the surface?

For 3 days Signup and view all the answers

How many loggerhead turtles are born on the beaches of Florida every year?

Nearly 2 million Signup and view all the answers

How many perish in the first few hours of life?

Half Signup and view all the answers

What current is important for the turtle to travel in?

Gulfstream Signup and view all the answers

What was she looking for at the Gulfstream, and why?

Seaweed, for food & shelter Signup and view all the answers

What other animals were in the seaweed?

Fish, little shrimp, and seahorses Signup and view all the answers

How did the turtle get to the Sargasso Sea?

With the wind and current Signup and view all the answers

What was in the water of the Sargasso Sea that could become problematic for turtles?

The oil left by ships and trash Signup and view all the answers

What did the young loggerhead sea turtle eat?

Jellyfish Signup and view all the answers

How big is she on her 5th birthday?

Bigger and thicker, half a meter long Signup and view all the answers

How does she get out of the Sargasso Sea?

With her flippers / by swimming Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the blue shark eat the turtle?

Because she's pregnant and the turtle is now harder to eat Signup and view all the answers

How far is the turtle from Florida when she reaches the Grand Banks?

4000 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Why is the water so cloudy?

Dense nutrients are coming up Signup and view all the answers

What type of shark was eating plankton?

Basking Signup and view all the answers

What caused the green sky?

Northern Lights Signup and view all the answers

How far has she traveled by her 6th year?

More than 7 thousand kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Turtle Journey Overview

The turtle is heading to Africa as part of its migratory journey.
Sperm whales remain in specific locations mainly to raise their young in deep waters.

Sperm Whale Facts

Sperm whales can dive deeper than 3 kilometers in search of food.
Over one billion long line hooks are set in the ocean annually, posing threats to marine life.

Turtle Migration and Lifespan

The turtle takes approximately 4 months to cross back across the Atlantic Ocean.
At the start of her journey back to Florida, she is 21 years old.
The survival rate for turtles returning to Florida is extremely low, with only 1 in 10,000 making it.

Early Life of Turtles

Turtles begin their lives buried in the sand.
They dig for about 3 days to reach the surface after hatching.
Nearly 2 million loggerhead turtles are born on Florida’s beaches annually, but half perish within the first few hours.

Important Ocean Currents and Food Sources

The Gulfstream current is crucial for turtle travel, aiding in their migration.
The turtle looks for seaweed in the Gulfstream for food and shelter; this habitat is also home to fish, little shrimp, and seahorses.

Sargasso Sea Challenges

The turtle reaches the Sargasso Sea guided by wind and current.
The Sargasso Sea contains oil waste from ships and trash that can harm turtles.
Young loggerhead turtles feed on jellyfish in their early years of life.

Growth and Survival

By her 5th birthday, the turtle has grown significantly and is about half a meter long.
She navigates out of the Sargasso Sea using her flippers while swimming.
A blue shark avoids consuming the turtle due to her pregnancy, making her harder to eat.

Journey Distance and Environmental Indicators

When reaching the Grand Banks, the turtle is 4,000 kilometers away from Florida.
Cloudy waters indicate the presence of dense nutrients rising to the surface.
Basking sharks, known for feeding on plankton, are found in these waters.
The northern lights create a visually stunning green sky during her travels.

Long-Distance Travel

By her 6th year, the turtle has traveled over 7,000 kilometers, showcasing the extensive distances covered in her journey.

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This quiz contains flashcards based on 'Turtle the Incredible Journey' parts 1 and 2, focusing on key questions and answers related to the story. Test your knowledge about the turtles and their journey, including locations, behaviors, and their interactions with whales. Dive into the details of marine life as depicted in this narrative.