Why Don’t Fish Freeze in Winter? | Winter is Alive! | SciShow Kids

The video explores how life around a pond changes from summer to winter. In winter, the pond is covered with ice, and animals like fish and turtles adapt by slowing down their activities to conserve energy. Fish gather at the pond's bottom where the water is warmer, while turtles may bury themselves in the mud. Birds fluff their feathers to trap warm air. These adaptations help them survive the cold months until the environment warms up again.

What was one of the noticeable changes around the pond during winter?

• The pond was filled with flowers.

• The pond was completely covered with ice.

• The trees had more leaves.

• The turtles were more active.

How do fish manage to survive in almost freezing pond water?

• They swim faster to generate heat.

• They huddle together at the bottom where it's warmer.

• They migrate to warmer waters.

• They grow thicker scales.

What is a key adaptation of fish to conserve energy in cold water?

• They stay near the surface.

• They eat more food.

• They breathe more slowly and move less.

• They develop a thicker skin.

How do turtles keep warm during the winter?

• They grow a thicker shell.

• They bury themselves in the mud at the pond's bottom.

• They migrate to warmer climates.

• They bask in the sun.

What do birds do to maintain their body temperature in winter?

• They grow extra feathers.

• They migrate to the equator.

• They hibernate in nests.

• They fluff their feathers to trap warm air.