Polar Bears and Svalbard Environment

The video explores the remote and frozen region of Svalbard, located within the Arctic Circle, 400 miles north of Norway. It highlights the habitat of around 300 polar bears and their reliance on calorie-rich seal blubber for survival. The video discusses the challenges polar bears face due to the melting glaciers, which affect their ability to hunt seals. The team investigates whether polar bears can adapt to these changes. Additionally, the video briefly mentions the terrain suitable for reindeer ambushes.

Where is the Ocean Explorer located?

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Arctic Circle, Svalbard

• In the Antarctic Circle

Approximately how many polar bears live in Svalbard?

• 100

• 300

• 500

• 1000

What is crucial for a polar bear's survival in the cold environment of Svalbard?

• Penguins

• Seal blubber

• Whale meat

• Fish

Why is the melting of Svalbard's glaciers a concern for polar bears?

• It increases their food supply

• It reduces their hunting grounds

• It makes the region warmer

• It attracts more tourists

What type of terrain is mentioned as being ideal for a reindeer ambush?

• Frozen terrain

• Mountainous

• Flat plains

• Forest