How Turtles Move — Passage and Quiz

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RI.1.8
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Turtles have evolved diverse locomotion methods to suit their varied habitats. Land-dwelling turtles, such as tortoises, possess sturdy, elephant-like feet with sharp claws that provide traction on rough terrain. These adaptations allow them to navigate through grasslands, forests, and even rocky landscapes. Aquatic turtles, by contrast, have developed flippers or webbed feet that act as efficient paddles in water. Sea turtles, with their streamlined shells and powerful flippers, are particularly adept swimmers, capable of covering vast distances in ocean migrations. Semi-aquatic turtles exhibit a combination of these traits, with feet that function well both on land and in water. This versatility enables them to exploit resources in multiple habitats. Despite their generally slow reputation on land, many turtle species can move surprisingly quickly when necessary, especially in water. All turtles share the ability to retract their limbs into their shells, a defensive mechanism that also serves as a resting position. This unique movement capability, coupled with their specialized limb structures, showcases the remarkable adaptations turtles have developed over millions of years to thrive in diverse environments.
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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CONTENT PREVIEW

How Turtles Move

Turtles move in different ways depending on where they live. Land turtles walk slowly on their sturdy legs. They have elephant-like feet with claws that help them walk on rough ground. Water turtles have flippers or webbed feet that work like paddles. These help them swim quickly in water. Some turtles can live both on land and in water. These turtles have feet that work well for walking and swimming. 

 

All turtles can pull their legs into their shell when they rest or feel scared.

Quiz

1. What helps land turtles walk on rough ground?

A
Flippers
B
Webbed feet
C
Claws
D
Shells

2. What do water turtles use to swim quickly?

A
Sturdy legs
B
Flippers or webbed feet
C
Elephant-like feet
D
Rough skin

3. Why can some turtles live both on land and in water?

A
They have two shells
B
They can breathe underwater
C
They have feet that work for walking and swimming
D
They can fly short distances

4. What do all turtles do when they rest or feel scared?

A
Swim away quickly
B
Hide under rocks
C
Close their eyes
D
Pull their legs into their shell

Common core standards covered

RI.1.8
Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

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