Exploring Antarctica: From Penguins to the Coldest Seas | SciShow Kids Compilation

Why is Antarctica cold even during the summer?

• Due to the Earth's tilt and slanted sunlight

• Because it is located at the equator

• Due to its proximity to the North Pole

• Because it is surrounded by warm oceans

What makes Antarctica a desert?

• Its low precipitation

• Its sandy terrain

• Its lack of vegetation

• Its high temperatures

Which of the following animals is NOT found in Antarctica?

• Emperor Penguins

• Leopard Seals

• Polar Bears

• Elephant Seals

What unique feature helps penguins swim efficiently?

• Their ability to fly

• Their long necks

• Their lightweight bones

• Their flippers

How do penguins keep warm in the cold ocean?

• By staying on land

• By wearing scarves

• With their thick feathers

• By huddling together

What adaptation helps seals stay warm in cold water?

• Thick fur

• Blubber

• Scales

• Feathers

What is the role of antifreeze in the blood of some Antarctic fish?

• To prevent their blood from freezing

• To make them invisible to predators

• To help them swim faster

• To keep them warm

What do krill eat to survive in the Antarctic waters?

• Penguins

• Seals

• Phytoplankton

• Small fish

How do krill survive when food is scarce in winter?

• By eating each other

• By shrinking and using their old body parts

• By hibernating

• By migrating to warmer waters

Why are krill important in the Antarctic food web?

• They produce oxygen

• They are a primary food source for many marine animals

• They clean the ocean

• They are the largest animals