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Georgia's Golden Coast
The Secret Seashore
Sea Turtles
The Natural History of Georgia's Barrier Islands
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Which island is not a part of the Golden isles? A. Sapelo B. St Simons C. Tybee D. Jekyll
What is C. Tybee
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How many barrier islands are there? A. 22 B. 13 C. 17 D. 9
What is C. 17
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Sea turtles evolved ________ million years ago. A. 120 B. 150 C. 300 D. 100
What is B. 150
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Which of these is the right description of the marsh? A. Harsh environment, plants include Spartina, smooth cordgrass, algae B. Sandy, wide, Plants include sea oats C. Big trees, home to many animals D. temporarely water-saturated
What is A. Harsh environment, plants include Spartina, smooth cordgrass, algae
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What ocean separates the mainland of Georgia by a chain of barrier islands? A. Indian B. Pacific C. Arctic D. Atlantic
What is D. Atlantic
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How many species of birds visit Little St Simons Island? A. 12 B. 98 C. 400 D. 220
What is D. 220
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How many sea turtles inhabit the earth? A. 60 B. 3 C. 7 D. 122
What is C. 7
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Where is the South Atlantic Bight located? A. Above North Carolina B. 60 to 70 miles from the edge of the continental shelf C. Below Florida D. 70 to 90 miles from the edge of the continental shelf
What is B. 60 to 70 miles from the edge of the continental shelf
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How many feet is the average tide on the coast of Georgia? A. 4-6 B. 8-10 C. 20-22 D. 6-8
What is D. 6-8
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What year did Cumberland become a national seashore? A. 1972 B. 1803 C. 1999 D. 2012
What is A. 1972
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What is the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtles? A. Loggerhead B. Kemp's Ridley C. Leatherback D. Hawksbill
What is B. Kemp's Ridley
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Where are the barrier islands located? A. In the middle of Hawaii B. Beside Australia C. Beside California D. In the middle of the South Atlantic Bight
What is D. In the middle of the South Atlantic Bight
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Which of these is not one of the ecosystems found on barrier islands? A. Marsh Zone B. Maritime Zone C. Tropical Zone D. Beach Zone
What is C. Tropical Zone
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What percent of Jekyll Island must remain undeveloped? A. 57% B. 18% C. 100% D. 65%
What is D. 65%
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When do sea turtle's eggs hatch? A. Early March to mid April B. Mid June to early July C. Mid July to early October D. Early December to Mid January
What is C. Mid July to early October
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What makes Georgia's barrier islands unique? A. They have the most animals B. They have the prettiest girls C. They each have 2 lighthouses D. They have the highest tides of the Atlantic Seaboard
What is D. They have the highest tides of the Atlantic Seaboard
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In 1733, ____________ founded the British colony of Georgia at Yamacraw Bluff. A. James Oglethorpe B. Adolf Hitler C. Christopher Columbus D. Mr Hattaway
What is A. James Oglethorpe
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Presently, how many islands are developed and accessible by bridge? A. 9 B. 2 C. 4 D. 17
What is C. 4
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How far have sea turtles been seen offshore on the surface? A. 62.4 miles B. 5 miles C. 100.8 miles D. 72.6 miles
What is A. 62.4 miles
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Which of these describes the beach zone? A. Harsh environment, plants include Spartina, smooth cordgrass, algae B. Sandy, wide, Plants include sea oats C. Big trees, home to many animals D. temporarely water-saturated
What is B. Sandy, wide, Plants include sea oats