Arctic Ecosystem

What are some key details that describe the weather in the Arctic?

• rainy, warm
• windy, cold, icy
• hot, steamy
• cool, wet, warm

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What is blubber?

• a layer of fur that helps animals to stay cool
• a layer of fat that helps animals stay warm
• a special camouflage

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Which animal would you NOT find in the Arctic?

• penguin
• polar bear
• snowy owl
• walrus

What is an adaptation that snowy owls have that help them survive in the Arctic?

• wide feet to stand on snow
• big ears to hear better
• white feathers to camouflage
• blubber

How would you describe the plants in the Arctic?

• tall and bushy
• short and small

How do polar bears hunt for seal?

• By breaking through the ice with their large paws
• By swimming around
• By using their ears

Why is is hard for trees to grow in the Arctic?

• There are only rocks in the Arctic.
• All the trees were chopped down.
• The ground is frozen most of the year.

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What does camouflage mean?

• To be invisible. 
• You wear green like army men. 
• Animals are very colorful. 
• To blend in to your environment . 

What is a special adaptation that makes snowy owls good hunters?

• Blubber to keep warm
• a sharp beak and talons
• spotted wings

Where is the Arctic located?

• At the bottom of our Earth

• In Africa

• At the top of the Earth

• In Australia