The Polar Bears of Manitoba's Churchill
- 1. Where is Churchill located?
A) Alaska
B) Norway
C) Greenland
D) Manitoba
- 2. Polar bears primarily feed on what type of prey?
A) Seals
B) Birds
C) Whales
D) Fish
- 3. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat called?
A) Muscle
B) Cartilage
C) Blubber
D) Tendon
- 4. Polar bears are classified as marine mammals due to their reliance on the _______ as a primary habitat.
A) Sea ice
B) Mountain tops
C) Deserts
D) River banks
- 5. Polar bears have _______ fur that is actually not white, but translucent.
A) Hollow
B) Thick
C) Short
D) Shiny
- 6. Polar bears have a keen sense of _______ which helps them locate prey from far distances.
A) Smell
B) Hearing
C) Sight
D) Taste
- 7. Polar bears are excellent swimmers and can sustain a pace of _______ miles per hour in water.
A) 2 mph
B) 10 mph
C) 4 mph
D) 6 mph
- 8. What is the primary threat to polar bear populations from human activities?
A) Loss of habitat
B) Pollution
C) Climate change
D) Hunting
- 9. What is the primary conservation status of polar bears according to the IUCN Red List?
A) Endangered
B) Vulnerable
C) Least concern
D) Critically endangered
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