Polar Habitat
Why is a polar bear white?
It blends in with the ice.
Where is the world's largest rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest in South America
Where is the world's largest SAND desert?
The Sahara Desert in Africa
Describe the water in a pond.
It is still water. It does not have waves.
How does an octopus protect itself?
It can shoot ink out to distract its predator. It can turn colors with the rocks to blend in.
Why would the desert not be a good habitat for a polar bear?
The desert is way too hot. He would overheat from the heat. He could not find his food which is fish and seals.
What is a predator?
The animal that hunts
What makes a habitat a DESERT?
It gets less than 10 inches of rain per year.
A pond, swamp, marsh, and bog are what kinds of habitat?
Wetlands
How do dolphins breathe in the ocean?
How does countershading help a penguin survive?
The white belly blends in the the sky and the black blends in with the dark ocean waters
How do tigers camouflage in the rainforest?
Their stripes blend in with the tall grasses.
Why do jackrabbits have such big ears?
It helps them cool down their body temperature. It helps them release heat.
lily pads, duckweed, cattails
What is an invertebrate?
an animal with no bones
How do penguins stay warm living in the polar habitat?
What does camouflage mean?
Camouflage is blending in with the environment.
What do all desert animals need to do in order to survive in the desert?
They need to save water. They need to find shelter during the hot sunny day.
Why do bullfrogs have such long legs?
They can jump fast and far to get away from predators.
How is the ocean different than a pond?
The oceans are very deep. There are huge waves and the water is salty. A pond is small and not deep. It is fresh water and still water.
Why do penguins and polar bears live in the same polar habitat?
The polar bears are great swimmers and runners. They would eat all the penguins.
Why does the monkey have a long tail?
To swing from tree to tree to find food and also to get away from predators
What is a CREPUSCULAR animal?
An animal that looks for food at sunrise or sunset.
Name three animals you may find at the pond.
Frogs, ducks, muskrats, insects, fish, blue herons, spiders
How do dolphins protect themselves from their predators?
The have safety in numbers in their pods. They can poke a shark with their noses.