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What is the primary threat that leads to animals being classified as endangered species?
What is the primary threat that leads to animals being classified as endangered species?
- Increase in global temperatures.
- Overpopulation of predator species.
- Loss of habitat and hunting pressures. (correct)
- Natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes.
In what year were polar bears officially added to the endangered species list?
In what year were polar bears officially added to the endangered species list?
- 2008 (correct)
- 2018
- 2023
- 1998
Which of the following is NOT a region where polar bears are typically found?
Which of the following is NOT a region where polar bears are typically found?
- Russia
- Norway
- Canada
- Iceland (correct)
What is the role of the ozone layer in maintaining Earth's temperature?
What is the role of the ozone layer in maintaining Earth's temperature?
Increased air pollution primarily contributes to global warming by:
Increased air pollution primarily contributes to global warming by:
How does global warming directly endanger polar bear families in the Arctic?
How does global warming directly endanger polar bear families in the Arctic?
What is the primary food source for polar bears that provides them with essential fat?
What is the primary food source for polar bears that provides them with essential fat?
How does the melting of Arctic ice directly impact polar bears' ability to hunt seals?
How does the melting of Arctic ice directly impact polar bears' ability to hunt seals?
Why are seal pups particularly important to the polar bear diet?
Why are seal pups particularly important to the polar bear diet?
What is a significant consequence of declining habitat for polar bear populations besides food scarcity?
What is a significant consequence of declining habitat for polar bear populations besides food scarcity?
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species
Animals that are at risk of disappearing from Earth.
Global Warming
Global Warming
The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature.
Ozone Layer
Ozone Layer
A protective layer of gases that surrounds Earth and helps block harmful solar radiation.
Habitat
Habitat
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Seals
Seals
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Ice Melt
Ice Melt
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Loss of Arctic Ice
Loss of Arctic Ice
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Hunting Grounds
Hunting Grounds
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Endangered Polar Bears
Endangered Polar Bears
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Air Pollution
Air Pollution
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Study Notes
Endangered Species: Polar Bears
- Polar bears are an endangered species, meaning they are at risk of extinction.
- Their endangerment is primarily due to habitat loss and hunting.
- The endangered species list was updated to include polar bears in 2008.
Polar Bear Habitat
- Polar bears primarily live on Arctic ice near the North Pole.
- Their range includes Norway, Greenland, Russia, Canada, and Alaska.
- The icy environment of the Arctic is crucial to their survival.
Global Warming's Impact
- Global warming is causing the Arctic ice to melt and break apart.
- This disrupts polar bear families, separating them from food sources, particularly seal pups.
- Melting ice also destroys polar bear hunting grounds.
- Studies show declining birth rates in polar bear populations due to this declining habitat.
Polar Bear Diet
- Polar bears primarily eat seals; they require the fat in seals for survival.
- They sometimes eat walruses, smaller whales, and seabirds.
- Seal pups, found on the ice, are a vital food source.
- When ice melts, access to seal pups is reduced, which diminishes the polar bear's food supply.
- Loss of hunting areas also leads to a reduction of adult seals available to eat.
Arctic Oil and Gas Impacts
- Oil and gas exploration in the Arctic disrupts habitats through destruction of ecosystems.
- Exploration activities drive away animals like seals, threatening polar bear food availability.
- Noise and human presence contribute to this displacement.
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Description
This quiz explores the plight of polar bears, an endangered species that faces significant threats from habitat loss and global warming. It covers their habitat, diet, and the impact of melting Arctic ice on their survival. Test your knowledge about these majestic animals and the challenges they face in today's changing climate.
