A Short Quiz Based On Frozen Planet Documentary
This short quiz is based on the frozen planet documentary: Many creatures live in areas of earth that are at times sub-zero. If you are wondering about these fascinating beings, give this quiz a try. How long do they live, what is their “overcoat” like, are they on land, sea, or air? They could be very small or breathtakingly large. Give it a try and see!
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What is the lifespan of the woolly bear caterpillar?
- A.
Five
- B.
Eight
- C.
Eleven
- D.
Fourteen
Correct Answer
D. FourteenExplanation
The woolly bear caterpillar, which lives on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic, has a 14-year lifespan. It freezes each winter and resumes eating after thawing in spring.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What color are Emperor penguins' ear patches?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Black
- C.
White
- D.
Light Blue
Correct Answer
A. YellowExplanation
Emperor penguins' iconic ear patches are a distinctive flash of yellow.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A beluga whale's layer of blubber can be up to how many centimetres thick?
- A.
Five
- B.
Ten
- C.
Fifteen
- D.
Twenty
Correct Answer
C. FifteenExplanation
Belugas have a thick layer of blubber that can be up to fifteen centimetres thick to insulate them in the below-freezing conditions.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When the sun sets in September in the north pole, it will not rise again for how long?
- A.
Six Weeks
- B.
Three Months
- C.
Six Months
- D.
One Year
Correct Answer
C. Six MonthsExplanation
At the end of September, the sun will set at the North Pole and not rise again until March.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What are also known as the unicorns of the sea?
- A.
Orcas
- B.
Narwhals
- C.
Greenland Shark
- D.
Minke Whale
Correct Answer
B. NarwhalsExplanation
Narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea, due to their single white spiraled tusk – an elongated tooth that protrudes through the upper lip.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Once it has taken to the air, a newly fledged wandering albatross will not touch land again for how many years?
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
Four
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. FiveExplanation
Wandering albatrosses have the largest wingspan in the world, and are perfectly designed for a life of flight - once they learn to fly they can stay out to sea for five years.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What color are Arctic foxes in summer?
- A.
White
- B.
Brown
- C.
Black
- D.
Red
Correct Answer
B. BrownExplanation
Arctic foxes become chocolate brown in summer to match the non-snowy landscape, turning white again in winter.Rate this question:
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