Polar regions

How many degrees latitude north would you find the Arctic Circle?

• 66

• 66.5

• 60

• 76

How many degrees south latitude would you find the Antarctic Circle?

• 66.5

• 66

• 76

• 70

Which of these countries DOES own land in the Arctic?

• United Kingdom

• Finland

• France

• Germany

Which of these countries DOES NOT own land in the Arctic?

• Sweden

• Norway

• USA

• China

Which of these is a vegetation region found in the polar regions (select two)?

• Tundra

• Forest

• Grassland

• Ice sheet

Why is it difficult for plants to survive in the Arctic (select all the correct answers)?

• Very hot temperatures

• Strong winds

• Very cold temperatures

• Not much rainfall

What is the main thing that affects what vegetation can grow in a region?

• the number of people living there

• the weather

• the number of cars

• the climate

Which of these animals has adapted to suit its polar environment?

• Cheetah

• Dolphin

• Arctic Fox

• Finch

What enables the Arctic Fox to survive well in the summer months of the Arctic?

• It has sharp claws

• It digs holes in the snow

• It has a good sense of smell

• Its fur changes to brown so it can camouflage

What has been happening to the Arctic sea ice over the past 40 years?

• It has been decreasing

• It has been increasing

• It has stayed the same