How do animals like penguins and seals stay warm?
They have fat and thick fur.
How does the emperor penguin protect its egg from the cold?
He puts it on his feet and covers it.
What does a telescope help you do?
It helps you see far away things.
How do scientists learn about tornadoes?
They watch the weather with special tools.
Why do Arctic birds make nests on the ground?
There are no trees in the Arctic.
How does a tornado start?
When warm and cold air meet and spin.
Why do emperor penguins live in cold environments instead of warm ones?
They are built for the cold.
What are some fun things to do while looking at the stars?
Find constellations or watch for shooting stars.
Why is the Big Dipper important for navigation at night?
It shows the way to the North Star.
Why don’t penguins live on grasslands?
They need to live near the ocean to eat fish.
Why is it hard for plants to grow in the Arctic?
It's too cold for most plants.
Why does the Earth spinning cause day and night?
One side is day, the other side is night.
What is the role of the father penguin during the incubation period?
He keeps the egg warm.
How do emperor penguins use their wings if they cannot fly?
They use their wings to swim in the ocean.
Why is it important for penguins to stay close to the ocean?
The ocean provides their main food source, like fish.
What does the Big Dipper help people do when looking at the night sky?
It helps find directions.
How do penguins' bodies help them survive in the ice?
They have thick feathers and fat.
What makes the Big Dipper a helpful tool in the night sky?
It helps people find directions, like the North Star.
Why are tornadoes dangerous?
They have very strong winds.
How does the father penguin protect the egg from freezing in Antarctica's harsh climate?
He keeps it off the ice by balancing it on his feet and covering it with a special pouch of skin.
What is a crescent moon?
It’s a moon that is less than half full.
Why do Ling and Josie use a telescope?
To see the moon and stars better.
How do stars form shapes in the sky, and why do we give them names like the Big Dipper?
Stars form patterns called constellations, and we name them to help remember and recognize them.
How do emperor penguins survive without flying like other birds?
They swim instead of fly.
What would happen if the father penguin didn’t take care of the egg?
The egg would freeze.
What do tornado winds do to the land?
They destroy buildings and trees.