Arctic Animals Worksheet
Explore the unique adaptations of animals living in the Arctic environment with this Grade 5 science worksheet.
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Arctic Animals: Adaptations for Survival
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to think about how animals survive in cold environments.
1. Which of the following is a common adaptation for Arctic animals to stay warm?
Thin skin
Large ears
Thick layer of blubber
Brightly colored fur
2. Polar bears are known for their white fur. What is the main benefit of this adaptation?
To attract mates
To camouflage in the snow and ice
To absorb more sunlight
To warn predators
3. Many Arctic animals have a thick layer of fat called to insulate their bodies.
4. The Arctic Fox changes its fur color from brown in summer to in winter.
5. Arctic animals hibernate for the entire winter to avoid the cold.
True
False
6. Seals and walruses use their blubber to help them float in the water.
True
False
7. Describe two ways Arctic animals adapt to find food during the long, dark winter months.
8. Look at the image of Arctic animals above. Choose one animal and explain how its physical features help it survive in the Arctic environment.