In temperate regions the growth rings on turtles’ epidermal plates reflect seasonal variat
A.indicate
B.stimulate
C.include
D.prevent
A.indicate
B.stimulate
C.include
D.prevent
第1题
than in the tropics
A.demanded
B.needed
C.promised
D.expected
第2题
In temperate regions the growth rings on turtles' epiderma1 p1ates reflect seasonal variations in growth.() A indicate B stimulate C include D prevent
第3题
About 250【C5】______ of turtle are found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world, including the major seas.【C6】______ other reptiles, whose populations are【C7】______ largely to the tropics, turtles are most abundant in southeastern North America and southeastern Asia. They live in lakes, ponds, salt marshes, rivers, forests, and even deserts. The size of turtles【C8】______ Bog or mud turtles grow 【C9】______ about 4 inches long. The sea-roving leatherback turtle, however, may be more than 6.5 feet【C10】______ length and weigh more than 1, 100 pounds. Alligator snappers of the southeastern United States reach weights of more than 110 pounds. They are among the largest freshwater turtles. Land-dwelling species are often called tortoises. In the United States some【C11】______ turtles are called terrapins.
Turtles have protective shells. The【C12】______ arched part is called the carapace; the【C13】______ bottom part is the plastron. Some species, such as the box turtle, can【C14】______ the head, legs, and tail and tightly close the hinged front and back halves of the plastron for【C15】______ The snapping turtle,【C16】______ , has a small plastron that does not cover its underside. Powerful jaws and claws are the snapping turtle's best defense【C17】______ enemies. Sea turtles also are【C18】______ to retreat completely inside their shells. Side-necked turtles have necks that are too【C19】______ to tuck into their shells.【C20】______ , the neck folds sideways along the inner edge.
【C1】
A.Except for
B.Except
C.Along with
D.Including
第6题
Tropical rain forest soils contain less volcanic soils than temperate forests.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第7题
Britain enjoys a () climate.
A.hot maritime
B.temperate maritime
C.warm continental
D.cold continental
第8题
______ receives about the same amount of sunlight all year.
A.The poles
B.The equator
C.The north temperate zone
D.The south temperate zone
第9题
He spoke in a temperate manner, not favoring either side especially.
A. respectable
B. moderate
C. polite
D. prudent
第10题
A.A.important
B.B.possible
C.C.close
D.D.necessary