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How can you differentiate between a tortoise and a turtle?

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How can you differentiate between a tortoise and a turtle?

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Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles with domed shells, column-shaped legs, and claws for digging, while turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic reptiles with flatter shells, webbed feet, and streamlined bodies for swimming.

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