Arctic Animals Quiz

Take this Arctic animals quiz and see how much you really know about the hardy creatures that survive the ice, deep snow, and freezing cold up north.

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15 questions

  1. About how much can a male polar bear weigh at its heaviest? Choices: About 50-100 kg, About 450-700 kg, About 2,000 kg, About 10 kg
  2. What is the Arctic fox's main food source during the winter? Choices: Fish, Seaweed, Lemmings, Berries
  3. What special feature of the musk ox helps it survive the extreme Arctic cold? Choices: Migrating south each winter, Hibernation, Burrowing underground, A thick, double-layered coat
  4. Which small Arctic predator turns white in winter and has a black-tipped tail? Choices: Arctic fox, Ermine (stoat), Lynx, Wolverine
  5. What does the Arctic tern mainly eat? Choices: Other birds' eggs, Insects only, Small fish and crustaceans, Seaweed
  6. Which Arctic fish can survive freezing water thanks to natural antifreeze proteins in its blood? Choices: Herring, Tuna, Salmon, Arctic cod
  7. How does the Arctic ground squirrel survive the extreme winter? Choices: It hibernates, cooling its body below freezing without freezing solid, It stores food and stays active all winter, It migrates south for winter, It grows a second layer of skin
  8. Which Arctic whale is known as the 'canary of the sea' because of its wide range of vocal sounds? Choices: Bowhead whale, Beluga whale, Narwhal, Orca
  9. Which large white owl lives on the Arctic tundra and often hunts during daylight? Choices: Screech owl, Great horned owl, Barn owl, Snowy owl
  10. Which large Arctic marine mammal uses its long tusks to help pull itself onto sea ice? Choices: Narwhal, Seal, Walrus, Sea lion
  11. Which small Arctic rodent is known for living in large numbers across the tundra? Choices: Arctic hare, Lemming, Vole, Shrew
  12. The Arctic wolf is a subspecies of which animal? Choices: Red wolf, Jackal, Coyote, Grey wolf
  13. How does the Arctic hare stay hidden from predators in its snowy environment? Choices: It buries itself underground, It changes size to hide, Its white winter coat camouflages it against the snow, It sprays a scent to mask itself
  14. Which Arctic seal species depends on breathing holes in sea ice to survive? Choices: Ringed seal, Harbor seal, Leopard seal, Elephant seal
  15. Which Arctic bird has feathers covering its legs and feet to help keep it warm? Choices: Arctic tern, Ptarmigan, Puffin, Kittiwake

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