Our Frozen World - The Arctic and Antarctica

What two words would you use to describe the frozen worlds of the polar regions?

• warm

• icy

• arid

• cold

Antarctica is classed as a desert.

• False

• True

What animal does not live in these frozen landscapes?

• Polar bear

• Walrus

• Dolphin

• Humpback whale

Which is the biggest animal in these regions?

• Polar Bear

• Humpback whale

• Walrus

• Seal

Select the two reasons why Walruses need the ice.

• They store their food on the ice.

• They use it as platform to dive into the ice.

• They build a den on the ice.

• They use the ice to rest in between dives.

As sea ice disappears walruses and polar bears have to swim (a)   distances to find food.

Which animal is the smallest?

• jelly fish

• sea horse

• krill

• crab

Why are Krill important?

• They reflect the sun

• Only whales eat them

• They are at the bottom of the food chain

• They cover the sea floor

What is NOT causing the ice to melt?

• Burning of Fossil Fuels

• A smaller carbon footprint

• Driving petrol or diesel cars

We are already seeing more droughts and (a)   around the world.