Adaptations in Polar Bear

Q.

Why do polar bears have white fur?

1. Coloured fur on the body

2. Very small size

3. White fur on the body

4. Thick fat layer

Q.

To protect itself from the extremely cold conditions of the polar habitat, polar bears have a thick layer of fat below their thick skin.

1. False

2. True

Q.

The skin under the white fur of the polar bear is ______ in colour.

1. Brown

2. Black

3. Grey

4. White

Q.

Where is the layer of fat present in the polar bears?

1. In their livers

2. Under their skin

3. In their tails

4. In their flippers

Q.

Habitat that provides extreme cold condition, thin air and low oxygen concentration ?

Q.

The fatty layer under the skin of polar bears is to make it admirable among the kids.

1. True
2. False

Q. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below their skin to:

1. minimize heat loss from the body
2. make their body waterproof
3. ensure more fur formation
4. make their fur white

Q. From the following select the reason why polar bears have thick layer of fat just below their skin.

1. Make the body water-proof
2. Prevent heat loss from the body
3. Provide stamina to swim
4. Make them strong

Q. Match the following organisms with the habitats to which they are adapted.

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A.	Polar Bear	i.	Forest
B.	Mountain Goat	ii.	Antarctica
C.	Lion	iii.	Himalayas
D.	Penguin	iv.	Arctic Circle