Arctic Animals by Jill McDonald

Which of the following is an animal that lives in the Arctic?

• Polar bear

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

• Lion

What is the main color of a snowy owl’s feathers?

• Green

• White

• Brown

• Blue

Which animal is the largest in the Arctic?

• Arctic fox

• Walrus

• Polar bear

• Snowshoe hare

What do Arctic hares use their strong back legs for?

• Flying

• Jumping quickly to escape predators

• Climbing trees

• Swimming

Which animal has thick blubber to keep warm in the icy Arctic waters?

• Walrus

• Parrot

• Camel

• Giraffe

Describe the habitat where a polar bear lives.

• Rainforest with tall trees

• Hot, dry desert

• Cold, icy land and sea ice

• Grassy savanna

Which adaptation helps the Arctic fox survive in the cold?

• Long neck

• Thick fur that changes color with the seasons

• Webbed feet

• Large ears

Which animal is smaller: the Arctic hare or the polar bear?

• Arctic hare

• Polar bear

If a polar bear eats a seal, and the seal eats fish, which animal is at the top of this food chain?

• Fish

• Seal

• Polar bear

• Arctic fox

A snowy owl hunts lemmings in the Arctic. If there are fewer lemmings one year, what might happen to the snowy owl population?

• The snowy owl population might decrease because there is less food.

• The snowy owl population will stay the same.

• The snowy owl population will increase.

• The snowy owl will start eating only plants.