Question

sea turtles
sea turtles are some of the oldest living creatures in our world. unfortunately, almost all kinds of sea turtles are endangered. this means they are at risk of going extinct. humans are the biggest threat to endangered animals.
sea turtles are killed for many reasons: their shells, meat, and skin. sometimes they are also killed accidentally by fishermen. water pollution in the oceans is another main cause of death for these beautiful animals. poisonous chemicals are dumped into the ocean and destroy the turtles’ habitats.
directions:
answer this question below using r.a.c.e.:
what is one reason that sea turtles are endangered? how can we save them?

check off each step as you write it.

Explanation:

To answer using R.A.C.E (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain):

• Restate: The question asks for a reason sea turtles are endangered and how to save them.
• Answer (Reason): One reason sea turtles are endangered is that humans kill them for their shells, meat, and skin.
• Cite: The text says, "Sea turtles are killed for many reasons: their shells, meat, and skin. Sometimes they are also killed accidentally by fishermen."
• Answer (How to save): To save sea turtles, we can reduce ocean pollution by properly disposing of chemicals (since "chemicals are dumped into the ocean and destroy the turtles’ habitats") and implement fishing practices that avoid accidentally catching them. We can also stop the illegal trade of sea turtle parts (shells, meat, skin) by enforcing wildlife protection laws.

Answer:

• Reason sea turtles are endangered: Humans kill sea turtles for their shells, meat, and skin (and sometimes accidentally via fishing).
• How to save them: Reduce ocean pollution (proper chemical disposal), improve fishing practices to avoid accidental catches, and enforce laws against trading sea turtle parts.