Antarctica Animals

There can be up to 6 billion of these in the ocean around Antarctica at any given time.

• Krill

• Orcas

• Whales

• Seals

The humpback whale usually travels _____________.

• alone

• with a herd

• with many other whales

• with many other humpback whales

Gentoo penguins hold long-lasting bonds with their __________.

• babies

• mates

• friends

• penguins of the same gender

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Elephant seals are the _____________ seal in the world.

• largest

• smallest

• cutest

• darkest

Which of the following animals is known to have a significant impact on the Antarctic food chain due to its large population?

• Krill

• Penguins

• Seals

• Albatross

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What is the primary diet of the Emperor Penguin in Antarctica?

• Fish

• Krill

• Squid

• Plankton

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which Antarctic animal is known for its ability to survive extreme cold by producing antifreeze proteins?

• Icefish

• Weddell Seal

• Adelie Penguin

• Snow Petrel

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Which of these animals is the largest predator in Antarctica?

• Leopard Seal

• Orca

• Giant Squid

• Emperor Penguin

What adaptation helps the Weddell Seal to dive deep and stay underwater for extended periods?

• Large lungs

• Thick blubber

• High myoglobin concentration

• Streamlined body

Which bird species is known for its long migratory journey to and from Antarctica?

• Arctic Tern

• Snow Petrel

• Emperor Penguin

• South Polar Skua