Vocabulary
An instrument that allows someone to see above the water surface
periscope
What makes a dolphin different from a fish?
it gives birth to live babies, feed babies milk, are mammals
Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?
in sand, where they were once born
What is an ant colony?
a group of ants that live and work together
Where is the Artic?
below the North Pole
a sleeping state in the winter
hibernation
long, thin snout
How do the females pull themselves across the sand?
using their flippers
Where does the queen ant live?
in the royal chamber
What happens during hibernation?
heart slows down, breathe more slowly no movement
a service provided by a public utility company
utilities
larger in size, grumpier, moodier
Why must a female rest before laying her eggs?
turtle is exhausted from pulling itself up to the high water mark and digging the hole for the eggs
What is the queen's job?
lay eggs, to make a new nest
What animals hibernate?
marmots, ground squirrel, bear
strong, powerful, firm
sturdy
How is the porpoise different from a dolphin?
short, stubby snout
How long before the turtle eggs hatch?
a few weeks
What is are jobs of the worker ants?
take care of egg and larvae, find and store food, dump leftovers
How do animals keep warm?
furry coats, body fat, special body features
twisted
gnarled
What characteristic of whales, dolphins, and porpoises show that they are all mammals?
breathe air, give birth to live babies, babies drink milk
What happens after the turtles hatch?
they crawl to the water and swim out to sea
Describe an ant colony.
Has many twisted tunnels, divided into many parts, thousands of ants live there
What does climate mean?
weather conditions