Arctic Animals Quiz

What is the Arctic?

• A tropical rainforest

• An extremely cold area at the North Pole

• A cold desert

• A grassland

Where is the Arctic?

Match the following mammals that live in the Arctic with their names.

• Arctic hare

• 
• Muskox

• 
• Polar bear

• 
• Reindeer

• 
• Arctic fox

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How do polar bears protect themselves from the cold?

• By drinking more water

• By having a thick layer of fat and thick fur

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By living on trees

Which of the following animals has the warmest fur?

• Arctic fox

• Polar bear

• Arctic hare

• Muskox

Which of the following body feature of reindeer helps prevent them from sinking in on snowy surfaces?

• Soft and furry hooves
•  A thick layer of fat

•  Dense fur

• Long and shaggy outer coat

Why do many animals in the Arctic have a white fur during winter?

• To attract mates

• To stay cool in the cold weather

• To blend in with the snow for camouflage

• To scare off predators

What is a tundra?

• A barren landscape with bushes and moss.

• A grassland with moderate temperatures and tall trees.

• A desert with extreme heat and sand dunes.

• A tropical rainforest with high temperatures and rainfall.

During the summer, the temperature in the tundra rises up to _____ degrees Celsius, but the ground remains frozen the entire year.

• 54
• 24

• 36

• 14

What is the primary reason why there are no trees in the tundra?

• Lack of sunlight

• Lack of water

• The ground remains frozen the entire year

• Too much snowfall