Polar Bears: The Arctic Giants

What unique feature of polar bear fur helps them retain heat?

• It is blue and reflective.

• It is black and absorbs sunlight.

• It is transparent and pigment-free.

• It is white and thick.

How do polar bears' paws help them in the Arctic environment?

• They are brightly colored to attract mates.

• They are covered in scales for protection.

• They are webbed and help in swimming.

• They are small and help in running fast.

What is the average length of an adult polar bear?

• 3.5 meters

• 2.5 meters

• 4.5 meters

• 1.5 meters

What is the primary diet of polar bears?

• Fish and seaweed

• Seals and other marine mammals

• Penguins and krill

• Arctic foxes and hares

How do polar bears primarily hunt their prey?

• By digging burrows

• By running after them

• By using camouflage to sneak up

• By setting traps

Why do mother polar bears keep their cubs out of the water?

• Cubs might get lost.

• Cubs are afraid of water.

• Cubs cannot swim.

• Cubs do not have enough body fat to stay warm.

When are polar bear cubs typically born?

• In July

• In December

• In September

• In April

What is the state of inactivity that pregnant polar bears enter during winter?

• Dormancy

• Hibernation

• Estivation

• Torpor

What is the main reason polar bears are affected by climate change?

• Melting of sea ice

• Increase in Arctic predators

• Pollution in the Arctic

• Loss of prey due to overfishing

Which country has the largest population of polar bears?

• Canada

• Greenland

• Russia

• Norway