Penguin Chick Comprehension Check

What is the role of the father penguin?

• To protect the chicks and keep them warm.

• To find food for the family.

• To build the nest for the eggs.

• To teach the chicks how to swim.

What is the main habitat of penguins?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Africa

• North America

What is a créche?

• A group of young chicks.

• A type of nursery for children.

• A small shelter for animals.

• A gathering of artists.

Why is it important for penguins to stay together?

• For protection from predators and to keep warm.

• To find food more easily.

• To attract mates during the breeding season.

• To establish territory against other penguins.

What do penguins eat?

• Fish, squid, and krill.

• Seaweed and plankton.

• Insects and small mammals.

• Fruits and vegetables.

What do penguin chicks need to survive?

• Food, warmth, and protection.

• Only food and warmth.

• Warmth and sunlight.

• Protection from predators.

Why does it take a mother penguin three days to reach the water?

• The shore is frozen for miles.

• She has to find food along the way.

• She is caring for her chick.

• There are predators in the area.

What do most birds build for their eggs?

• Nests

• Burrows

• Holes in trees

• Ground scrapes

Why can't birds in Antarctica build nests?

• There are no twigs, leaves, grass, or mud, only snow and ice.

• The temperatures are too low for nesting materials to survive.

• Birds prefer to lay their eggs in warmer climates.

• There are too many predators in Antarctica.

What is a group of adult penguins called?

• A colony.

• A pod.

• A flock.

• A school.