Arctic Animals
Instructions: Discover the hardy creatures that survive and thrive in the frozen landscapes of the Arctic.
- 1.
Which Arctic animal is the largest land predator?
AArctic wolfBWolverineCMusk oxDPolar bear - 2.
What color does the Arctic fox's fur turn in winter?
AWhiteBBrownCGrayDBlack - 3.
The narwhal is known for its long tusk, which is actually what?
AA hornBA modified toothCA piece of cartilageDA bone growth - 4.
Which Arctic bird is known for its colorful beak and lives in large colonies on cliffs?
AArctic ternBGuillemotCPuffinDSnowy owl - 5.
What adaptation helps polar bears stay warm in freezing temperatures?
AHot blood circulationBFeathers under their furCAbility to hibernate all winterDThick layer of blubber and hollow fur - 6.
The musk ox survives Arctic winters thanks to which feature?
AExtremely thick underfur called qiviutBMigrating southCHibernationDAbility to burrow underground - 7.
Which marine mammal with large tusks is commonly found in the Arctic?
AManateeBWalrusCElephant sealDSea lion - 8.
Caribou and reindeer are actually the same species. What is their scientific name?
ACervus canadensisBOdocoileus virginianusCAlces alcesDRangifer tarandus - 9.
The snowy owl is primarily active during what time of day?
ANighttime onlyBDaytimeCIt varies by seasonDDawn and dusk - 10.
Which small Arctic mammal is known for its population boom-and-bust cycles?
APikaBLemmingCArctic hareDErmine - 11.
Beluga whales are known for their distinctive color. What color are adult belugas?
ABlackBBlueCGrayDWhite - 12.
What do polar bears primarily hunt for food?
AWalrusesBBirdsCFishDSeals - 13.
The Arctic hare can run at speeds up to how many miles per hour?
A50 mphB40 mphC20 mphD30 mph - 14.
Which Arctic whale species can live for over 200 years, making it one of the longest-lived mammals?
ABlue whaleBBowhead whaleCNarwhalDBeluga whale - 15.
What is the main threat to Arctic animal populations today?
AClimate change and melting sea iceBOverhuntingCInvasive speciesDVolcanic activity