Quiz: Polar Animals Survival

What is the purpose of the fur for polar animals?

• To help them swim

• To help them fly

• To trap a warm layer of body heat

• To keep them cool

What is the function of blubber for polar animals?

• To help them climb trees

• To keep them cool

• To make them faster

• To trap a warm layer of body heat

Why do polar bears and walruses need blubber?

• To help them communicate

• To help them camouflage

• To keep freezing air and icy cold water from stealing the heat from their bodies

• To make them look bigger

Why do emperor penguins huddle in a group?

• To protect themselves from predators

• To keep warm and protect themselves from the icy winds

• To stay cool

• To play games

How do emperor penguins protect themselves from the cold ice?

• By using umbrellas

• By leaning back on their heels and holding their toes up

• By wearing special shoes

• By wearing extra layers of fur

What is the main purpose of the tunnels that lemmings build under the snow?

• To hide from predators

• To practice their digging skills

• To keep them away from the cold outside air

• To store food

What do Arctic foxes, squirrels, and polar bears do to stay warm?

• They migrate to warmer areas

• They wear special suits

• They build shelters in the snow

• They huddle in groups

What is the blubber of polar animals?

• a thick layer of fat

• a special suit which they use in summer

• shoes animals use during winter

• a warm hat

How can human keep warm in winter?

• huddling with others

• wearing warm clothes

• swimming in sea

• going to school