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Turtle Shell Tag
Age 16 · Technology
A small satellite tag is attached to a sea turtle’s shell. It sends location data while attached and later comes off as the shell grows.
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In the picture
- The satellite tag capsule attached to the sea turtle’s shell
- The satellite receiving signals above the water
- The dashed signal path from the tag to the satellite
- The tag separating from a larger shell plate
Examples
- A fitness tracker on a wrist sends step counts to a phone.
- A shipping container sensor reports its location along a route.
Key takeaways
- Satellite tags can track animal movement across oceans.
- A sea turtle’s shell grows, so a glued tag eventually detaches.
Quiz: Turtle Shell Tag (Age 16)
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What is the main purpose of the satellite tag attached to a sea turtle’s shell?
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What eventually happens to the tag as the turtle’s shell grows?
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How does the tag send information about the turtle’s location?
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