Polar Bears

what group are polar bears apart of

• bears

• whales

• fishs

• seals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

what do polar bears hunt

• seals

• beluga whales

• walruses

• fishes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

where do polar bears live

• North pole

• San Francisco

• Canada

• Hawaii

how many cubs can polar bears give birth to

• 2

• 4

Describe one adaptation that helps polar bears survive in their cold environment.

• Long ears to dissipate heat

• Thick fur and a layer of fat for insulation

• Brightly colored fur for camouflage

• Webbed feet for swimming

Explain the role of a mother polar bear in the life cycle of her cubs.

• She leaves them immediately after birth.

• She teaches them to hunt and survive.

• She only feeds them for a week.

• She does not interact with them.

How do polar bears use their sense of smell in hunting?

• To detect fish underwater

• To locate seals from miles away

• To find other polar bears

• To avoid predators

What is the primary diet of polar bears?

• Fish

• Seals

• Berries

• Small rodents

What type of habitat do polar bears primarily live in?

• Tropical rainforests

• Arctic ice and tundra

• Deserts

• Temperate forests

What is the first stage of a polar bear's life cycle?

• Adult

• Cub

• Adolescent

• Egg