[Forecast Q2-2025] - Leatherback Turtle

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Question 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Background: 

  • Average length at maturity: 1.8 metres

  • The advantageous 1 helps movement in the sea water.

  • It is the only reptile that can 2 to 1,200 meters deep.

  • Its shell is 3 so it can endure pressure.

  • It can live in hot Caribbean and cold water in Canada

  • It can 4 on the water for several hours

  • It eats food which is high in 5 and mineral.

Research Project methods:

  • Scientists study their 6  in the Atlantic Ocean:

  • Tracking device can start transmitting when the turtle reaches the 7 of sea.

  • The device is only switched on when transmitting signals in order to avoid running out of 8

  • Scientists can monitor the 9 of the turtles in the sea even though the device is turned off.

  • Linda had no damage and crack in her shell or flippers, yet it used much 10 searching food.