Polar Bear Quiz: Test Your Polar Bear IQ

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    Why do polar bears have bumpy paws?

    • To help them slide on the ice
    • To make them look prettier
    • To stop them slipping on the ice
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How much do you know about polar bears? Test your polar bear IQ with this amazing quiz. These are hyper carnivorous bears belonging to the Arctic Circle. They are considered to be cute and cuddly animals. You might have read about polar bears in your textbooks. Do you think you have enough knowledge about them and can easily score well on this quiz? If your answer is yes, play it out and check how sharp your memory is. Good luck, buddy!

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  • 2. 

    What helps a polar bear stay warm?

    • Wearing warm clothes 

    • Having a thick layer of blubber

    • Eating lots of fish

    • Sitting near a camp fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Having a thick layer of blubber
    Explanation
    Polar bears are adapted to survive in cold Arctic environments. They have a thick layer of blubber, which acts as insulation and helps them retain body heat. This layer of blubber also provides buoyancy in water and helps them swim efficiently. Wearing warm clothes, eating lots of fish, and sitting near a campfire are not applicable to polar bears as they have their own natural adaptations to stay warm.

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  • 3. 

    What are baby polar bears called?

    • Puppies

    • Cubs

    • Calves

    • Bearlets

    Correct Answer
    A. Cubs
    Explanation
    Baby polar bears are called cubs. This term is commonly used to refer to the offspring of various bear species, including polar bears. Cubs are born blind and helpless, and they rely on their mother for care and protection. As they grow, they develop the characteristic white fur and adapt to the harsh Arctic environment. The term "cubs" is widely recognized and used in the context of polar bears, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 4. 

    Do polar bears have white skin?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Remember: Polar bears actually have black skin. Their fur reflects the sun which makes them appear white

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  • 5. 

    What type of animal is a polar bear?

    • Carnivore

    • Herbivore

    • Omnivore

    Correct Answer
    A. Carnivore
    Explanation
    A polar bear is classified as a carnivore because it primarily feeds on meat. Its diet consists mainly of seals, fish, and other marine mammals. Although polar bears have been known to eat vegetation on rare occasions, their main source of sustenance comes from hunting and consuming other animals. Therefore, they are considered carnivores in terms of their dietary habits.

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  • 6. 

    Which two do polar bears eat?

    • Fish

    • Humans

    • Penguins

    • Seals

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fish
    A. Seals
    Explanation
    Remember: Penguins live in the Antarctic but polar bears live in the Arctic

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  • 7. 

    What is the main way polar bears hunt?

    • Sight

    • Sound

    • Scent

    Correct Answer
    A. Scent
    Explanation
    Polar bears primarily rely on their sense of scent to hunt. They have an exceptional sense of smell, which allows them to detect the scent of seals, their main prey, from long distances. Polar bears can detect seals even when they are hidden under layers of snow or ice. This sense of smell helps them locate breathing holes in the ice where seals come up for air. Once they locate a seal, polar bears use their sight and stealth to approach and capture their prey. However, scent is the main way they locate and track their food source in their icy habitat.

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  • 8. 

    Where do polar bears live? (Choose 2)

    • The Arctic 

    • Australia

    • Spain

    • Canada

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The Arctic 
    A. Canada
    Explanation
    Remember: Polar bears only live in cold places!

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  • 9. 

    Polar bears do not hibernate.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Remember: Polar bears need the cold to be able to hunt their prey

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  • 10. 

    A polar bear's name means "________"

    • White bear

    • Cold bear

    • Sea bear

    Correct Answer
    A. Sea bear
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Sea bear" because polar bears are often referred to as "sea bears" due to their strong affinity for the sea. They are excellent swimmers and spend a significant amount of time in the water, hunting for food and traveling across ice floes. This nickname reflects their unique adaptation to the Arctic environment and their reliance on the sea for survival.

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