Sea Birds Part 1

Sea birds are homeotherms meaning

• their internal temperature fluctuates with the temperature of their environment

• they maintain a stable internal temperature that stays in a narrow temperature range

Sea birds (and some pelagic fish) are endotherms meaning

• they lose their metabolic heat

• they retain their metabolic heat

What do sea birds do to maintain being "warm-blooded"?

• stay inactive to conserve energy

• eat a lot of food to gain a lot of energy

What do sea birds use to waterproof their feathers?

• wax

• salt

• oil

• mucus

How are the bones of birds adapted to make flight easier?

• they're dense

• they're hollow

• they're thicker

• they have more blood in them

How are bird eggs different from reptile eggs?

• they have a hard shell

• they are more resistant to water loss

• they don't have to be buried or covered in warm climates

• all answers are correct

All sea birds have

• water proof feathers

• webbed feet

• deep diving capabilities

Penguin bones are different from most bird bones in that they are

• hollow and lighter

• denser and heavier

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Penguins species are found in:

• Southern Ocean

• Antarctica

• Galapagos Islands

• Coasts of Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand

• All answers are correct

Penguins lay their eggs during

• the coldest time of year

• the warmest time of year