1a STAS - BPJ Arctic Habitats

How does this animal stay warm in the Arctic Ocean?

• It grows a coat of thick fur.

• It buries itself under the soil.

• It uses camouflage to hide.

• It has a thick layer of blubber.

Why might some Arctic plants grow hairs?

• to stay warm in cold weather

• to hide from insects and birds

• to move to new places to grow

• to help them grow sweet fruit

Which season is the darkest in the Arctic, with only a few hours of sunlight a day?

• Fall

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

What might happen if ocean temperatures go up?

• The oceans would start to freeze.

• Land animals would grow thick fur.

• Icebergs would get bigger in the sea.

• Arctic animals habitats would change.

Why do polar bears have white fur?

• to help them grow strong and big

• to h elp them swim in the ocean

• to help them blend in their habitat

• to help them find other polar bears