Directions: Let's see what you have learned about Adelie Penguins. The following questions are multiple choice. Click on the answer that you think is correct. Feel free to print this page and circle the correct answer. Good Luck!

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1. Adelie Penguins build their nests out of...

            A. mud and grass

            B. ice

            C. pebbles

2. Penguins do not drink water however, they do...

            A. wait for it to rain

            B. eat snow

            C. lick the ice

3. Adelie Penguins live in...

            A. the United States

            B. Antarctica

            C. New Zealand

4. Adelie penguins are...

            A. the largest penguin on Antarctica

            B. the smallest penguin in the United States

            C. the smallest penguin on Antarctica

5. Adelie Penguins tend to be around...

            A. 36 inches tall and between 9-11 pounds

            B. 28 inches tall and between 8-9 pounds

            C. 18 inches tall and between 4-6 pounds

 

 

Other suggested activities:

* Pretend you are going on a trip to Antarctica. Write a letter to your best friend describing Adelie Penguins and what you expect them to be like.

* Draw a picture of a colony of Adelies on Antarctica and write a few sentences about your picture.

* Make a brochure about the reasons to visit the Adelies in Antarctica.

 

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