Habitats

What is a habitat?

• A weather condition

• A kind of plant

• A place where an organism lives

• A type of food

How do polar bears adapt to cold climates?

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By developing insulating fur

• By hibernating all year

• By eating only plants

Which animal is known for changing its fur color in the tundra?

• Penguin

• Arctic fox

• Polar bear

• Seal

What adaptation helps camels survive in the desert?

• Bright colors

• Sharp claws

• Ability to store water

• Thick fur

What is a common adaptation of desert plants?

• Requiring lots of water

• Having broad leaves

• Growing tall quickly

• Storing water in stems or roots

Why are there few trees in grasslands?

• Too much sunlight

• Not enough rain

• Too many animals

• Poor soil quality

Which animal is a fast runner but cannot fly in the grasslands?

• Rabbit

• Buffalo

• Ostrich

• Eagle

What is a characteristic of coniferous forests?

• Trees with broad leaves

• Trees that lose leaves in fall

• Needle-shaped leaves that stay green

• No trees at all

What type of forest has four distinct seasons?

• Coniferous forest

• Rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Tundra

What percentage of the Earth is covered by water?

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%