Polar Bear Adaptations

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Objective

I can analyze the adaptations of polar bears to their Arctic environment.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Polar bears have a thick layer of fat, about 10 centimeters thick, to keep them warm in the Arctic.

  2. 2

    A polar bear's sense of smell is about 100 times stronger than a human's, helping them to hunt seals under the ice.

  3. 3

    Polar bears have large paws, about 30 centimeters across, with soft bumps for grip, which act like built-in snowshoes.

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Practice

12 questions

1

What is the primary adaptation that helps polar bears stay warm in the Arctic?

2

How does a polar bear's sense of smell aid in its survival?

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Exit ticket

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Describe two adaptations of polar bears that help them survive in the Arctic environment, explaining how each adaptation contributes to their survival.

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