AA-The Endless Summer of the Arctic Tern

How long do Arctic terns typically live?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

Why do Arctic terns migrate such long distances?

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To experience summer

• To find mates.

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What happens at the South Pole when the Arctic experiences 24-hour sunlight?

• 24-hour darkness

• 12-hour sunlight

• 18-hour sunlight

• 6-hour sunlight

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When the seasons change, what happens to the sunlight at the poles?

• It remains the same

• It switches

• It increases

• It decreases

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How many kilometers do Arctic terns migrate in their lifetime?

• 1 million km

• 1.5 million km

• 2.4 million km

• 3 million km

What is the main factor that influences the migration of Arctic terns?

• Temperature

• Sunlight

• Food availability

• Predators

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What is the main reason Arctic terns migrate between the Arctic and Antarctic?

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To stay in sunlight

• To find mates

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The Arctic experiences chilly summers because the sun is never directly ______ at the Arctic.

• overhead

• below

• beside

• behind

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What is the average summer temperature in the Arctic?

• 0°C (32°F)

• 10°C (50°F)

• 20°C (68°F)

• 30°C (86°F)

What is the main factor that causes Earth's seasons?

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's speed

• Earth's size

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