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How long does winter last in Antarctica?
Four months
Six months
Three months
Twelve months
What happens during Antarctica’s winter?
It rains every day
The temperature rises above freezing
Animals leave Antarctica
It is dark all day and night
How long does summer last in Antarctica?
Four months
Eight months
Two months
Six months
What is special about summer in Antarctica?
There are 24 hours of sunlight
It rains all the time
It is dark all day
The oceans become warm
What does a leopard seal hunt?
Snails and fish
Penguins and fish
Penguins and eggs
Frogs and fish
Why do leopard seals have long, sharp teeth?
To catch penguins and fish
To swim faster
To keep warm
To protect their babies
What color is a leopard seal’s fur?
Black
Light brown
White
Dark gray
Why does a leopard seal have dark gray fur?
To stay dry
To catch fish
To camouflage while hunting
To protect its eggs
What helps a leopard seal stay warm?
Its wings
Its fur and layer of fat
Its flat fins
Its tentacles
How long can leopard seals survive without eating?
Several years
Several days
Several months
Several weeks
What color is the Antarctic octopus?
Gray
White
Purple
Blue
What stops the Antarctic octopus from freezing?
Its tentacles
Its thick fur
A special chemical in its blood
Its layer of fat
What does the Antarctic octopus eat?
Eggs and fish
Penguins and fish
Snails and fish
Frogs and toads
How does the Antarctic octopus catch its food?
With its tentacles
With its wings
With its flippers
With its teeth
What can the Antarctic octopus’s poison do?
Keep it warm
Protect its eggs
Kill its food
Help it swim
When do Adélie penguins live in Antarctica?
In the winter months
In the summer months
Only at night
All year without moving
