Polar Bears Quiz

What is the Latin name for a polar bear?

• Ursus thibetanus

• Ursus americanus

• Ursus arctos

• Ursus maritimus

What helps polar bears swim efficiently?

• Their lightweight bodies

• Their long tails

• Their webbed front paws

• Their strong hind legs

How do polar bears primarily hunt seals?

• By setting traps

• By waiting at breathing holes

• By chasing them on land

• By diving from cliffs

What do polar bears primarily eat to survive?

• Fish

• Penguins

• Whales

• Ringed and bearded seals

What is unique about the color of a polar bear's fur?

• It is white

• It is black

• It is colorless and hollow

• It is brown

What feature of polar bears' paws helps them walk on ice?

• Wide pads

• Thick fur

• Pilli for grip

• Sharp claws

How do polar bears cool off when they get too hot?

• By rolling in the snow

• By swimming in cold water

• By eating ice

• By hiding in caves

At what temperature do polar bears start to overheat?

• 68°F

• 50°F

• 80°F

• 32°F

Why are polar bears considered apex predators?

• They regulate the population of other species

• They have no natural predators

• They are the fastest swimmers

• They are the largest animals in the Arctic

What is the primary threat to polar bears due to climate change?

• Increased hunting

• Loss of sea ice

• Pollution

• Lack of food