Penguins and the Arctic: A Quiz

Why are there no penguins naturally found in the Arctic?

• They prefer warmer climates.

• They cannot swim long distances.

• They have not migrated north of the equator.

• They are hunted by polar bears.

What is the primary reason penguins avoid crossing the equator?

• Presence of predators.

• Strong ocean currents.

• Warmer water temperatures.

• Lack of food resources.

Which penguin species is known to live near the equator?

• Emperor Penguin

• Galapagos Penguin

• Adelie Penguin

• King Penguin

What is the equatorial thermal barrier?

• A predator-rich zone.

• A lack of islands for nesting.

• A region of warm water around the equator.

• A physical barrier preventing penguin migration.

Why do penguins require islands or remote areas for survival?

• To escape land predators.

• To find more food resources.

• To avoid human interaction.

• To enjoy warmer climates.

What was the great auk, and why is it significant in this context?

• A type of penguin that lived in the Arctic.

• A predator of penguins.

• A bird that migrated to the Antarctic.

• A flightless bird that resembled penguins.

What was the outcome of introducing penguins to the Arctic in the 1930s?

• They established a thriving population.

• They migrated back to the southern hemisphere.

• They were eventually all killed by humans.

• They adapted to the Arctic climate.

What was one reason the introduced penguins did not survive in the Arctic?

• Competition with native Arctic birds.

• Human hunting and interference.

• Inability to adapt to cold temperatures.

• Lack of food resources.

What is a potential risk of introducing new species into ecosystems?

• Enhanced food resources for predators.

• Increased biodiversity.

• Unintended negative consequences for native wildlife.

• Improved ecological balance.

Why is it considered best for penguins to remain in the southern hemisphere?

• They have more food resources.

• They are protected from predators.

• They prefer the climate there.

• It prevents ecological disruption.