More Polar Animals

Science · Polar Regions · ages 5-7

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Which animal swims under the ice looking for fish?
- Snowy owl
- Seal
- Arctic fox
Which animal has a long spiral tusk and is called the unicorn of the sea?
- Narwhal
- Walrus
- Snowy owl
Penguins and polar bears are the only animals that live in polar places.
Circle one: True False
Why does an Arctic fox turn white in winter?
- To stay cool
- To hide in the snow
- To look like a snowy owl
Why does a walrus have long tusks?
- To pull itself onto the ice
- To fly over snow
- To breathe underwater
A seal's blubber helps keep it warm in cold water.
Circle one: True False
Mia says a snowy owl and an Arctic fox stay warm the exact same way. What is the mistake?
- The owl uses thick feathers, the fox uses a thick fur coat
- They do not need to stay warm
- Only the owl needs to stay warm
Sam says only fish live in the freezing polar seas. What is wrong with what Sam said?
- Whales also swim there to feed
- Nothing is wrong
- Only birds live there

Answer key

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Seal · Seals swim under the ice. They use their strong bodies to hunt fish there.
Narwhal · The narwhal has one long spiral tusk. That is why people call it the sea unicorn.
False · Many other animals live there too, like seals, walruses, Arctic foxes, and narwhals.
To hide in the snow · A white coat helps the Arctic fox blend into the snow and hide from danger.
To pull itself onto the ice · A walrus uses its tusks like hooks to pull its heavy body up onto the ice.
True · Blubber is a thick layer of fat. It traps warmth so the seal does not get cold.
The owl uses thick feathers, the fox uses a thick fur coat · Each animal has its own way to survive the cold. Feathers and fur are different features.
Whales also swim there to feed · Whales migrate to polar waters to feed, along with seals, walruses, and narwhals.