1 Million Turtles Nest Protection

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Please note: you must answer all 10 questions correctly to satisfy the online quiz requirements. All participants involved in nest protection must complete this training quiz. You may retake the quiz as many times as you want until you get all the questions correct. All the 10 questions are multiple choice questions.

Before attempting this quiz, please ensure that you have done the following:

* read through the nest protection training information provided on the 1 Million Turtles website.

* selected a suitable location in Victoria, NSW, SA and WA.

* have obtained the necessary approval to access the site.

* completed the risk assessment or will do so immediately after successfully completing this online quiz and answer all questions correctly.

There is no time limit for this quiz, so you may go as fast or slow as you need.

Once all the information is checked, you will be emailed a digital certificate. This may take up to 3 to 5 working days.

Please note: we are requesting your email address and full name for the purpose of emailing your digital certificate upon the successful completion of this quiz.

Baby turtles = hatchlings

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1. If you see a turtle nesting, how close should you get and why? *

1 point

Walk right up to the turtle because she will not be disturbed by you.

Stay at least 20 m away from her because she may be disturbed by your presence.

Immediately walk the other way so that you stay at least 100 m away from the female turtle.

Get as close as you want, because you need to count how many eggs she lays.

2. What kind of mesh should you use to protect a turtle nest? *

1 point

Plastic mesh only, 1 metre by 1 metre square

Metal mesh only, 50 cm by 50 cm square, with 10 cm holes

Plastic or metal mesh, 50 cm by 50 cm square, with 5 cm holes

Plastic mesh only, 50 cm by 50 cm square, with 1 cm holes

3. Where should you place the 6 to 8 tent pegs to hold the mesh firmly to the ground? *

1 point

In the centre of the mesh, directly on top of the nest.

In the middle of the mesh and along the mesh edges.

Everywhere throughout the mesh.

At the corners and along the edges of the mesh, well away from the nest in the centre.

4. Should you ever use more than one layer of mesh to protect a turtle nest? *

1 point

Yes, you can use two layers of mesh to provide extra protection.

No, one layer of mesh is more than enough.

No, one layer of mesh will always be sufficient.

No, more layers of mesh is too expensive.

5. Why does the mesh need to be flat on the ground? *

1 point

A. So that no animals get entrapped in the mesh.

B. So that no mowers or equipment destroy the mesh.

C. Both A and B.

D. None of the above.

6. How will baby turtles escape from the nest through the mesh after they hatch? *

1 point

As long as the mesh holes are 5 cm wide, they can push through once they dig out.

You will have to come back and release them.

The mother turtle will come back to dig them out.

The mesh will deteriorate on its own.

7. Should you come back to the nest to dig the baby turtles out to release them? *

1 point

(A) Yes, because they will need your help to escape.

(B) No, because this training does not give you permission to touch or handle wild animals.

8. Where are you allowed to protect turtles nests? *

1 point

Anywhere where turtles nest

On public land

Only on your own property, or where a private/public land with permission from the landowner or land management agency

Nowhere

9. If you see a turtle nesting in a location that you think is dangerous, does this training provide you with the authority to move the turtle or its nest to a place you think is better for its safety? *

1 point

Yes, you can move the nest or turtle.

No, this training does not allow you to touch or handle any wildlife.

10. How will you report the nest protected to the 1 Million Turtles Program Team? *

1 point

Report it on TurtleSAT

Report it via our 1 Million Turtles email address

Report it to Atlas of Living Australia (ALA)

Do not report it

Well done, you are almost at the end of this quiz. As a final step, please read through the following statements and declare your agreement by selecting 'Yes'. By declaring your agreement to the following, you are committing to doing the right thing while out there protecting turtle nests.

I hereby declare that as a Citizen Scientist of the 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program participating in nest protection, I will:

(a) not attempt to dig the turtle nests for any reason.

(b) not interact with, touch, handle or approach the nesting adult turtle at all times.

(d) observe the recommended distance of at least 20 m from the nesting turtle.

(e) remain quiet and minimise any disturbance to the nesting turtle.

Yes, I agree.

No, I disagree.

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