Polar Regions Survival Quiz

What is the temperature drop in the polar regions during winter?

• -150°F

• -50°F

• -80°F

• -120°F

Which animal must carry the egg through the harsh winter to keep the chick alive?

• Polar bear

• Arctic wolf

• Emperor penguin

• Beluga whale

What is the average temperature rise in the Arctic over the past 50 years?

• 2°F

• 3°F

• 4°F

• 5°F

What is the main prey for a young female polar bear in the Arctic?

• Beluga whale

• Seal

• Musk oxen

• Arctic hare

What is the main reason for the struggle of polar bears during the ice-free season?

• Lack of hunting skills

• Climate change

• Shortage of food

• Decrease in population

What is the main advantage of the warming climate for Gen 2 penguins?

• Longer daylight hours

• Richer feeding grounds

• Warmer water temperature

• Increased nesting sites

What is the main challenge faced by fledgling penguins during summer in Antarctica?

• Avoiding leopard seals

• Finding enough food

• Storms blowing ice into shore

• Navigating through floating ice

What is the ultimate goal for the emperor penguin parents in raising their chick?

• To make it independent

• To ensure its survival

• To teach it to hunt

• To find a mate for it