Apbio Penguins

Are Emperor Penguins carnivores?

• No

• Yes

Who sits on the egg during the cold winter months?

• The Mother Penguin

• The Father Penguin

• Both the mother and the father

• Another female Penguin

Why is the mother penguin going on a journey?

• She needs to feed herself.

• She needs a vacation.

• She needs to feed her husband.

• She needs to eat, and collect food for her chick.

Answer explanation

What kind of food does the mother penguin eat?

• Anchovies

• Sea lions

• Antarctic jonasfish, krill, squid, silver fish

• All of the above

Answer explanation

What is the connection between ancient penguins and modern penguins?

• Ancestors

• Different species

• Common species

• Evolutionary link

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Which of the following is not true about penguins?

• cannot fly

• dense bones

• live in north and south poles

• streamlines bodies that use countershading

What kind of predator was chasing the mother penguin?

• Tiger Shark

• Leopard seal

• An Orca whale

• Polar Bear

How does the mother penguin find her mate in the colony?

• They both flap their wings

• She sings, then he replies.

• They both flap their wings.

• She looks for him in the group

• He comes marching over to the female

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How does the mother feed her chick?

• She throws it in the air for the chick to catch.

• She feeds it with a spoon or chop sticks

• She puts it on the ground for the chick to pick up

• She brings food up from her stomach to put in the chick's mouth.

Where do penguins live?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere