Brrr! Polar Bear Quiz

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B. Part A: Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?

• Polar bears are large animals that live in the far north.

• The color of the polar bear’s fur helps it survive.

• The polar bear’s paws help it survive in several ways.

• Polar bears have adapted to live in cold places.

Part B: Which details from the passage best support the answer in part A? Choose two answers.

• “Polar bears live in the far north.”

• “The bears roam across the sea ice looking for food.”

• “The fur is oily, so the bears can shake off water and ice after a swim.”

• “Polar bears are large mammals.”

• “This layer of fat helps hold in the bear’s body heat.”

Read this sentence from paragraph 1: "They also swim in the chilly waters of the Arctic Ocean." Which word from paragraph 1 means about the same as chilly?

• “far”

• “long”

• “icy”

• “sea”

What makes a polar bear’s fur useful for hunting?

• It covers the bear’s fat layer.

• It blends in with the snow.

• It is very thick.

• It is oily.

How does paragraph 3 present information about polar bears?

• by describing what a polar bear looks like

• by telling how polar bears are unlike other mammals

• by comparing the sizes of polar bears and other animals

• by explaining how a polar bear’s body helps it stay warm

Reread paragraph 3. Which sentence best explains how a polar bear’s size helps it survive?

• A polar bear's large size helps it retain heat in cold environments.

• Polar bears have thick fur that keeps them warm.

• Their white fur provides camouflage in the snow.

• Polar bears are excellent swimmers.

Which phrase from paragraph 4 gives a clue to the meaning of buoyant?

• polar bear’s body

• larger at the bottom

• helps the bear

• can easily float

According to the passage, how do huge paws help the polar bear? Choose two answers.

• They act like paddles when the bear swims.

• They allow the bear to float in the water.

• They act like a trap to catch prey.

• They keep the bear from falling through the ice.

• They push water and ice off the bear’s fur.

What was the authors purpose of writing this text? (P.I.E.D)

After reading the text, what is one thing that you learned about Polar Bears?