Comprehension Survival at 40 Below

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What is the length of the Arctic winter?

Back

The Arctic winter lasts for eight months.

Front

Why do caribou avoid burned areas?

Back

Caribou can smell the burned area from the fire and know there is no food there.

Front

Why do plants and animals go under the snow in the Arctic?

Back

It is much warmer under the snow layer than in the open air.

Front

What does the arctic ground squirrel do first when hibernating?

Back

The arctic ground squirrel curls up in a burrow.

Front

Why do musk oxen gather in a circle?

Back

Musk oxen gather in a circle to protect each other from prey and to stay warm.

Front

What is hibernation?

Back

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

Front

What is the purpose of snow for Arctic animals?

Back

Snow provides insulation and a warmer environment for animals during the cold winter.

Front

What adaptations do Arctic animals have for cold weather?

Back

Arctic animals have thick fur, fat layers, and behaviors like hibernation to survive the cold.

Front

What is supercooling in hibernating animals?

Back

Supercooling is when an animal lowers its body temperature to survive extreme cold.

Front

How do Arctic animals find food in winter?

Back

Arctic animals may dig through snow or rely on stored food to find sustenance.