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Arctic plants and animal adaptations

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  • TRUE or FALSE: Snowy owls have feathers covering their toes.
    TRUE
  • What is permafrost?
    Ground that stays frozen all year
  • TRUE or FALSE: Permafrost stays frozen all year.
    TRUE
  • TRUE or FALSE: Arctic foxes have thick fur to keep warm.
    TRUE
  • Why do some tundra plants have shallow roots?
    To drink melted summer ice
  • Where is the tundra found?
    Near the top of the world
  • How long can the compass plant live?
    Up to 300 years
  • What animals have two layers of thick fur?
    Caribou and arctic foxes
  • Why do some tundra plants have fuzzy hairs?
    To trap warmth
  • How long can the tundra stay dark in winter?
    For months
  • What is a habitat?
    The natural home of a plant or animal
  • Why do some tundra animals have white coats?
    To hide in the snow
  • How do snowy owls keep their toes warm?
    Warm feathers cover their toes
  • How do moss campion plants protect themselves from icy winds?
    They stay short and grow in tight cushion groups
  • Why are there no tall trees in the tundra?
    Because the ground stays frozen
  • What do snowy owls use their sharp talons for?
    Hunting and protecting their nests
  • TRUE or FALSE: Moss campion grows tall to catch the wind.
    FALSE
  • Why do caribou and arctic foxes have small ears?
    To keep heat inside
  • TRUE or FALSE: The tundra is a hot and wet habitat.
    FALSE
  • TRUE or FALSE: Some tundra plants have natural antifreeze.
    TRUE
  • What does antifreeze inside plant cells help plants do?
    Stop them from freezing
  • What is the weather like in the tundra?
    Very cold windy and snowy
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