Animal habitats (KET 2 15.7.2021)

There are ___________ in the different oceans’ temperatures and amounts of light. Because of this, they are home to a large number of different species.

Phytoplankton are _____________ plants that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They convert sunlight into energy using photosynthesis.

Coral looks like plants but because they _________ their own food, they are actually animals.

Leopard seal’s eyes open wide while they are swimming to allow __________ in and help the seal find food.

Kelp forests are found in the ocean. They are _________ home to a large number of species.

Arctic hares are much bigger than your ________ and have shorter ears.

Most coral structures are made up of tiny coral creatures called ________.

Leopard seals are both land and sea creatures. A leopard seal’s _______ are slits that close when the seal is under water.

Some creatures which live in oceans have gills so they can __________.

Krill are towards the bottom of the food chain in many oceans. They are small _________ and are eaten by a range of creatures, including whales, seals, penguins and squid.

Reindeer Calves start growing their first set of _______ around their second birthday.

Female arctic foxes give birth to between 6 and 16 ___________.

Huskies are really good at pulling sleds for very __________ and are also used in sled dog races.

Huskies have thick ________ to protect them from the harsh weather.

Many plants that live in the ocean have _____________ survive with less sunlight than plants that live on land require.

_______________ carry their young, called calves, for 15 to 16 months before giving birth.

Seals in the Arctic live on the sea ice and dive into the water through gaps to ___________ fish and crustaceans.

Young arctic hares are called __________ and can see clearly as soon as they are born.

Some ocean creatures are able to hold their breath for long periods of time and come to __________ to breathe once in a while.