Questions about Polar Bears:
Question: What is the scientific name for the polar bear?
(a) Ursus maritimus
(b) Panthera leo
(c) Canis lupus
(d) Felis catus
Question: Which characteristic of the polar bear’s habitat is most affected by climate change?
(a) Dense vegetation cover
(b) Ocean currents
(c) Sea ice availability and extent
(d) Soil composition and fertility
Question: What is the primary food source for polar bears?
(a) Seals
(b) Fish
(c) Berries
(d) Penguins
Question: What is the average weight of adult female polar bears?
(a) Around 200-400 pounds
(b) Around 500-800 pounds
(c) Around 1,000-1,500 pounds
(d) Around 2,000-3,000 pounds
Question: What is a critical component of the polar bear’s habitat?
(a) Deep caves for hibernation
(b) Large bodies of freshwater lakes
(c) Vast stretches of sand dunes
(d) Sea ice for hunting and resting
Question: What is the average length of an adult polar bear, from nose to tail?
(a) Around 3-4 feet
(b) Around 6-8 feet
(c) Around 10-12 feet
(d) Around 15-18 feet
Question: What is the average weight of adult male polar bears?
(a) Around 200-400 pounds
(b) Around 500-800 pounds
(c) Around 1,000-1,500 pounds
(d) Around 2,000-3,000 pounds
Question: What is the average height of a standing adult polar bear at the shoulder?
(a) Around 2-3 feet
(b) Around 4-5 feet
(c) Around 6-7 feet
(d) Around 8-9 feet
Question: What is the primary threat to polar bear populations caused by climate change?
(a) Increased availability of food sources
(b) Stronger social bonds among polar bear groups
(c) Reduced sea ice coverage
(d) Greater reproductive success and population growth
Question: How long can a polar bear stay submerged underwater while hunting?
(a) Up to 1 minute
(b) Up to 3 minutes
(c) Up to 5 minutes
(d) Up to 10 minutes
Question: Which of the following hunting methods do polar bears commonly use to catch seals?
(a) Climbing trees and ambushing seals
(b) Chasing seals on land
(c) Diving underwater to catch seals by surprise
(d) Stealing fish from other predators
Question: Which of the following adaptations allows polar bears to thrive in a cold Arctic environment?
(a) White fur for camouflage
(b) Thick layer of blubber for insulation
(c) Large paws for efficient swimming
(d) All of the above
Question: Which of the following organizations is responsible for monitoring and assessing the status of polar bear populations?
(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(b) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(c) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(d) International Polar Bear Conservation Centre (IPBCC)
Question: Which of the following is a natural predator of polar bears?
(a) Orcas (killer whales)
(b) Wolves
(c) Bald eagles
(d) Arctic foxes
Question: What is the approximate total lifespan of a polar bear?
(a) 15-20 years
(b) 25-30 years
(c) 35-40 years
(d) 45-50 years
Question: How long is the gestation period of a pregnant polar bear?
(a) 3-4 months
(b) 5-6 months
(c) 7-8 months
(d) 9-10 months
Question: How long does a polar bear cub typically stay with its mother?
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 4 years
Question: What is the primary habitat of polar bears?
(a) Rainforests
(b) Deserts
(c) Icy Tundra and Arctic regions
(d) Grasslands
Question: How do orcas (killer whales) prey on polar bears?
(a) By ambushing them on land
(b) By hunting them in packs on sea ice
(c) By stealing their food sources
(d) By attacking their cubs
Question: How do polar bears survive in their cold environment?
(a) They migrate to warmer regions during winter.
(b) They hibernate in dens.
(c) They have a thick layer of blubber and fur for insulation.
(d) They rely on metabolic heat production.
Question: When are polar bear cubs usually born?
(a) Spring
(b) Summer
(c) Fall
(d) Winter
