Exercise
Arctic Animal Physical Adaptations
Examine the physical traits that help arctic animals stay warm and survive in freezing temperatures.
Questions
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What layer under a polar bear's skin keeps it warm in freezing Arctic weather?
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Why is polar bear fur clear and hollow rather than white?
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How do wide paws help arctic foxes and polar bears?
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Why do arctic hares have small ears compared to desert jackrabbits?
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What changes occur in an arctic fox's fur color during winter?
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How does a walrus use its thick layer of fat?
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What feature on the bottom of a polar bear's paw prevents slipping on ice?
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Why do muskoxen have an extremely thick double coat of wool?
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What adaptation helps snowy owls stay warm while hunting in cold tundra?
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Why do arctic seals have a streamlined body shape?
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Polar bears rely on thick ____ and dense ____ for survival in cold regions.
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An arctic fox changes coat ____ to match winter ____