Mystery Science - How Do Polar Animals Survive?

How cold (what temperature) did Doug show the Poles can get during the winter as measured in Fahrenheit?

• -100 F

• -90 F

• - 130 F

• - 130 C

What is the layer of fat beneath the skin of polar bears, walruses and whales called?

• flubber

• rubber

• flabby wabby

• blubber

For polar bears and walruses what's one of the problems with having such a good layer of fur and fat?

• They get too hot

• They weigh too much and can't swim well

• They are too slow in the water

• They can't go to Hawaii on vacation

What happens to the Emperor penguins on the outside of the huddle?

• Their feet freeze

• They eventually swap positions and move to the middle

• They squawk more because they are cold.

• They run over the other penguins to get to the middle.

What do Emperor penguins do to reduce their contact with the ice?

• Tip forward on their toes

• Tuck their feet under their wings

• Tip back on their heels

• Put on boots

What other adaptation have lemmings and Arctic foxes developed in order to stay warm?

• Extra thick fur

• Extra thick blubber

• Solar panels

• Build tunnels and snow caves

What is the goal of the activity extension where you help the sisters with their Snowshoe Sisters Alaskan Resort?

• To create the perfect lodging that will have an amazing view.

• To create an outdoor winter pool.

• To create the best snow transportation and trails.

• To create the perfect lodging for people to stay warm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Activity Section/Sister 3 - What do people in Mongolia use to build their shelters and stay warm?

• blankets

• snow blocks

• blocks of tundra turf

• wood