Polar Animals

How many layers of fur does a polar bear have?

• 1 layer

• 2 layers

• 3 layers

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The bottom of a polar bear's paws are covered with fur and bumpy pads. What is the purpose of the bumps?

• To keep heat from escaping its skin.

• To be able to break open clam and oyster shells.

• To keep from slipping on snow and ice.

• To use for grooming its shaggy fur.

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What is a polar bear's MAIN source of food?

• Seagulls

• Salmon

• Seals

• Walruses

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True or False: Adult polar bears spend the majority of their time alone.

• True

• False

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What does a polar bear usually do during a blizzard?

• Dives beneath the water.

• Digs a shallow hole in the ice.

• Looks for a rocky opening or cave.

• Calls an Uber.

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Some polar animals have a thick layer of fat on their bodies that acts like a blanket. This is called-

• blubber

• tallow

• flab

• suet

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According to scientists, what is even MORE difficult for polar animals than staying warm?

• Finding food

• Finding shelter

• Not getting diseases

• Staying cool

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Emperor Penguins live-

• at the North Pole.

• at the South Pole.

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True of False: Emperor Penguins have a thin layer of fur.

• True

• False

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Lemmings have neither lots of fur or blubber. What do lemmings to to stay warm?

• Build nests in rocky caves.

• Dig tunnels under the ice.

• Huddle together for warmth.

• Take shelter underneath artic buffalo when they are sleeping.

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