Arctic Ecosystems Quiz

How do Arctic animals use their thick fur and blubber to stay warm in the cold?

• By huddling together for warmth

• By creating a layer of insulation to retain body heat.

• By swimming in the warm ocean water

• By using solar energy to heat their bodies

Explain the food chain in the Arctic and give an example of a predator and its prey in this ecosystem.

• Beluga whale and krill

• Polar bear and seal

• Arctic fox and caribou

• Penguin and walrus

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Describe the impact of climate change on the Arctic ecosystem and its inhabitants.

• Increase in food supply for Arctic animals

• Decrease in temperature and harsher conditions

• No impact on the Arctic ecosystem

• Melting ice, loss of habitat, changes in migration patterns, and disruption of traditional ways of life

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How do Arctic plants adapt to the extreme cold and short growing season?

• Tall and leafy to absorb more sunlight

• Short growing season, growing close to the ground, and specialized heat-retaining structures

• Growing in water to stay warm

• Hibernating during the cold season

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Name one type of plant that can be found in the Arctic and explain how it survives in such harsh conditions.

• Cactus - it survives by storing water in its thick stem

• Palm tree - it survives by hibernating during the winter

• Sunflower - it survives by migrating to warmer regions during the winter

• Arctic moss

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Why do some Arctic animals migrate to different locations throughout the year?

• To go on vacation

• To find food, suitable breeding grounds, and to avoid harsh weather conditions

• To visit family and friends

• To learn new languages

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What challenges do Arctic animals face during their migration and how do they overcome them?

• Adapting to the extreme environment, storing food, and traveling in groups for protection

• Using camouflage to avoid predators

• Building shelters along the way

• Hibernating during migration

What are some of the unique characteristics of the Arctic ecosystem?

• Hot and humid climate, rich biodiversity

• Desert-like conditions, sparse vegetation

• Extreme cold, long winters, short summers, unique flora and fauna

• Tropical climate, abundant rainfall

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What is the role of the Arctic in global climate regulation?

• It has no role in global climate regulation

• It acts as a heat sink, absorbing heat from the sun

• It acts as a carbon sink, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere

• It acts as a global air conditioner, reflecting sunlight back into space and helping to regulate global temperature

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How does the Arctic ecosystem influence the lifestyle and culture of the indigenous people living there?

• It has no influence on the lifestyle and culture of the indigenous people

• It influences their diet, clothing, transportation, and traditional practices

• It influences their language and music

• It influences their education and employment opportunities