AP Bio Penguins

After eating fish for  a number of days, the parents return to land to feed their young.  How do they do this?

• the parent drops the fish on the ground and the baby chick eats it.

• The baby chick goes with the parents but doesn't eat anything until the parent hands them a fish.

• The baby chick puts its head in the parents mouth and the parent regurgitates the fish. 

• The parent penguins chop the fish with their beaks and feed pieces to the chick. 

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

How many eggs does a penguin lay at a time?

• 5

• 3

• 54

• 1

What is one reason a Penguin is NOT an ordinary bird?

• It swims

• It doesn't fly

• It lays eggs 

• It builds a nest. 

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How does the male keep the penguin egg warm?

• on his feet

• in his belly pouch (brood pouch)

• in his wings

• on his head

• Male

• Female

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What is the primary diet of Emperor Penguins?

• Fish and squid

• Krill and plankton

• Seals and sea lions

• Algae and seaweed

How do penguins keep warm in the cold Antarctic climate?

• Thick layer of blubber

• Feathers that trap air

• Huddling together

• All of the above

Which of the following is a unique feature of penguin bones?

• Hollow like other birds

• Solid and dense

• Flexible and rubbery

• Porous and lightweight