Polar Bear Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an overview of polar bears, covering their physical characteristics, diet, and unique adaptations. It highlights their role as apex predators in the Arctic ecosystem and discusses the impact of climate change on their habitat. The video concludes with a review of key points and encourages further learning through additional resources.

What is the Latin name for a polar bear?

• Ursus Thibetanus

• Ursus Americanus

• Ursus Maritimus

• Ursus Arctos

How do polar bears primarily hunt seals?

• By chasing them on land

• By waiting at breathing holes

• By diving from cliffs

• By setting traps

What is a unique feature of polar bear paws?

• They are covered in fur

• They have retractable claws

• They are webbed like a duck's

• They have no-slip treads

What color is a polar bear's skin?

• Brown

• Black

• Pink

• White

How do polar bears cool off when they get too hot?

• By hiding in caves

• By rolling in the snow

• By swimming in the ocean

• By eating ice

At what temperature do polar bears start to overheat?

• 50°F

• 68°F

• 80°F

• 32°F

Why are polar bears considered apex predators?

• They are the largest animals in the Arctic

• They have no natural predators

• They regulate the population of other species

• They can swim long distances

What is the primary threat to polar bears due to climate change?

• Increased hunting

• Loss of sea ice

• Disease

• Pollution

What do polar bears rely on sea ice for?

• Hunting and traveling

• Building nests

• Finding mates

• Storing food

What happens when an animal group loses its natural predators?

• The population decreases

• The environment improves

• Overpopulation and sickness occur

• They become extinct