Penguin Species and Adaptations

Penguin Species and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces penguins, highlighting their inability to fly and their adaptation to swimming. It covers the 18 species of penguins, focusing on their habitats, particularly in the southern hemisphere. The video details the emperor penguins' adaptations to cold climates, compares them with king penguins, and describes the little blue penguins found in Australia and New Zealand. The video concludes with an invitation to join virtual classes for more learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about penguins compared to most other birds?

They are nocturnal.

They can fly long distances.

They live in the northern hemisphere.

They cannot fly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have penguins adapted their wings?

For climbing trees.

For flying high in the sky.

For digging in the sand.

For swimming quickly in water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do most penguin species live?

In tropical rainforests.

In the southern hemisphere.

In the northern hemisphere.

In deserts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which penguin species is the exception in terms of living in the southern hemisphere?

King Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Galapagos Penguin

Little Blue Penguin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which penguin species is the largest?

King Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Little Blue Penguin

Galapagos Penguin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key adaptation of Emperor Penguins for surviving cold conditions?

They migrate to warmer areas.

They have thin feathers.

They hibernate.

They have thick blubber.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you distinguish King Penguin chicks from Emperor Penguin chicks?

Emperor Penguin chicks are larger and white.

King Penguin chicks are larger and brown.

Emperor Penguin chicks are larger and brown.

King Penguin chicks are smaller and gray.

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