CKLA Knowledge 8 Lesson 2: Animals of the Arctic Habitat

Where is the Arctic region located?

• In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

• On the equator

• In the southern hemisphere near Antarctica

• At the very top of the map, around the North Pole

Which animal is known for its heavy fur coat and lives in the Arctic tundra?

• Desert fox

• Musk ox

• Giraffe

• Elephant

What adaptation helps the Arctic hare survive in its cold environment?

• Ability to fly

• Heavy, white winter coat

• Striped fur

• Long, dangly ears

How do walruses adapt to the cold Arctic Ocean?

• By flying south for the winter

• Using their tusks to catch fish

• Storing blubber under their skin

• Building nests in trees

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What is the primary food source for polar bears?

• Berries

• Seals

• Nuts

• Leaves