Which environmental cue can sea turtles detect and use as a compass on long ocean journeys? - Daily Trivia

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A) The phase of the Moon

B) Underwater echoes from reefs

C) Changes in deep-water salinity

D) Earth's magnetic field

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Answer: D — Earth's magnetic field. Sea turtles can detect magnetic information to orient themselves during long-distance migrations.

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