Polar Bear Flashcard

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Where do polar bears live?

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In the Arctic

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What do polar bears mainly eat?

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Seals

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How long can polar bears live in the wild?

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25 to 30 years

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What is the scientific name of the polar bear?

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Ursus maritimus

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How do polar bears hunt seals?

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By waiting at breathing holes

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What is a challenge polar bears face due to climate change?

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Melting ice

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How far can polar bears swim?

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100 miles

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What do polar bear cubs learn by play fighting?

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How to defend themselves

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What do pregnant polar bears do in the fall? Options: Build nests, Make dens, Climb trees, Hunt for food

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Make dens

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Which countries signed an agreement to protect polar bears in 1973? Options: U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and Spain; U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile; U.S., Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Russia; China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Australia

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U.S., Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Russia