Arctic Habitats Quiz

What is the Arctic?

• The area around the South Pole

• The area around the North Pole

• The area around the Equator

• The area around the Tropic of Cancer

Which countries are part of the Arctic?

• Mexico, United States, and Canada

• Canada, Greenland, and Iceland

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What can be found in the Arctic?

• Coral reefs and mangroves

• Rivers, mountains, forests, and prairies

• Deserts and rainforests

• Savannas and wetlands

What are glaciers?

• Large bodies of water

• Underground caves

• Large bodies of ice that move very slowly

• Volcanic mountains

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How cold can it get in the Arctic?

• Zero degrees Celsius

• Ten degrees Celsius

• Twenty degrees Celsius

• Negative forty degrees Celsius

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 1 month

• 1 day

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What happens during the Arctic summer?

• The Arctic gets no sunlight at all

• The Arctic is tilted toward the Sun

• The Arctic is tilted away from the Sun

• The Arctic gets many hours of sunlight

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How do plants survive in the Arctic?

• They grow deep roots

• They migrate to warmer places

• They hibernate

• They stay below the ice in colder months

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How do animals stay warm in the Arctic?

• They grow thick fur

• They migrate to warmer places

• They build nests

• They hibernate

How is the Arctic changing?

• Glaciers and sea ice are melting

• The habitats of Arctic plants and animals are increasing

• Temperatures are going down

• The Arctic is getting more snow

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