Arctic Animals

How do lemmings survive the cold Arctic temperatures?

• They migrate to warmer areas.

• They grow extra fur in winter.

• They burrow under the snow.

• They hibernate in trees.

What is a unique feature of the Arctic hare that helps it survive the cold?

• It changes color in winter.

• It has very short fur.

• It huddles in large groups.

• It builds nests in trees.

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What happens to the heart rate of Arctic ground squirrels during hibernation?

• It speeds up.

• It stops completely.

• It slows down.

• It remains the same.

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What was the title of the passage?

• How to build a snowman

• How Arctic animals survive the cold

• The migration patterns of birds

• The diet of polar bears

What is the central idea of the passage?

• To describe the diet of Arctic animals

• To explain how Arctic animals survive cold temperatures

• To list the predators of Arctic animals

• To discuss the history of the Arctic region

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What is one of the defenses polar bears use against hypothermia?

• Sharp teeth

• Blubbery fat

• Fast running

• Camouflage

What do musk oxen and Arctic hares have in common?

• They both have blubbery fat

• They both have hollow hair

• They both live in the desert

• They both have oily fur

What is one of the specialized features that help animals survive in the Arctic?

• Bright colors

• Insulating fur

• Long tails

• Sharp claws

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What do polar bears combine with their oily fur to survive the cold?

• Long legs

• Blubbery fat

• Sharp teeth

• Thick skin

What is a common feature among animals that live in the Arctic tundra?

• They all hibernate

• They have insulating fur

• They migrate south

• They are all herbivores

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