WorksheetsMarch of the Penguins
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What penguin is the largest in the world?
Macaroni Penguin
Gentoo Penguin
Emperor penguin
Rockhopper Penguin
How long can a penguin hold their breath?
17 minutes
27 minutes
1 hour
They don't have to breath as long as they keep eating.
How many species of penguins are their in all?
60
16
7
14
Who sits on the egg during the cold winter months?
The Mother Penguin
The Father Penguin
Both the mother and the father
Another female Penguin
Why is the mother penguin going on a journey?
She needs to feed herself.
She needs a vacation.
She needs to feed her husband.
She needs to eat, and collect food for her chick.
What kind of food does the mother penguin eat?
Anchovies
Sea lions
Antarctic jonasfish, krill, squid, silver fish
All of the above
What kind of predator was chasing the mother penguin?
A Tiger Shark
Leopard seal
An Orca whale
A Polar Bear
How does the mother penguin find her mate in the colony?
They both flap their wings
She sings, then he replies.
They both flap their wings.
She looks for him in the group
He comes marching over to the female
Are Emperor Penguins carnivores?
No
Yes
What kind of penguins are described in this story?
Princess Penguins
Rock Hopper Penguins
Chin Strap Peguins
Emperor Penguins
Penguins are ...............................
Flightless birds
Migratory bird
Beautiful bird
Penguins are found in ............................ regions
Tropical
Polar
Sub Tropical
Desert
How many eggs does a penguin lay at a time?
5
3
54
1
How do penguins feed their babies?
With a spoon
Regurgitate in their mouth
Hunt for food themselves
They don't eat
What do penguins NOT eat?
Fish
Bugs
Krill
Squid
What is the primary reason Emperor penguins migrate during the Antarctic winter?
To find food
To escape predators
To breed and incubate eggs
To find warmer climates
Which adaptation helps Emperor penguins survive the extreme cold of Antarctica?
Thick layer of blubber
Ability to fly
Hibernation
Camouflage
How do Emperor penguins keep their eggs warm during incubation?
By sitting on them
By placing them on their feet and covering with a flap of skin
By burying them in the snow
By building nests
What is the primary diet of Emperor penguins?
Fish, krill, and squid
Seaweed and algae
Small mammals
Insects
How do Emperor penguins communicate with each other in large colonies?
Through vocal calls
By flapping their wings
By dancing
Through body language
What is the average lifespan of an Emperor penguin in the wild?
10-15 years
20-25 years
5-10 years
30-35 years
Which of the following is a major predator of Emperor penguins?
Leopard seal
Polar bear
Great white shark
Walrus
What role does the male Emperor penguin play during the breeding season?
Hunts for food
Incubates the egg
Builds the nest
Protects the territory
How do Emperor penguins conserve energy during the harsh winter months?
By huddling together
By migrating to warmer areas
By reducing their metabolic rate
By storing food
What unique feature allows Emperor penguins to dive deep into the ocean?
Specialized hemoglobin
Webbed feet
Streamlined body
Large lungs
