Paragraph ComprehensionQuestion 42 of 120
Sea turtles travel thousands of miles across the ocean but often return to the same beach where they hatched to lay their eggs. Scientists believe they use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate. According to the passage, sea turtles are believed to navigate using:
a.the position of the moon
b.the Earth's magnetic field
c.ocean water temperature
d.the sound of waves
Explanation
The passage states that scientists believe sea turtles use the Earth's magnetic field to find their way. That matches the correct choice. The other options are not mentioned.
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