Directions: Let's see what you have learned about King 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!
1. King penguins are often confused with the...
2. King females almost always lay...
B. two eggs, however only one will survive.
C. two eggs, and both will survive if food is plentiful.
3. After the female penguin lays her egg...
A. She will go to sea to feed, while the male cares for and protects the egg.
B. Both parents will share the responsibility of caring and protecting the egg.
C. She will care and protect the egg, while the male goes to sea to feed.
4. When the newly hatched chick is around 30-40 days it will...
A. leave the nest to go to sea.
B. only be cared for at the nest every other day.
C. leave the nest to join a crèche with other chicks.
5. The King Penguin can be found...
A. in Australia and New Zealand.
Other Suggested Activities:
* Compare and Contrast the Emperor Penguins and King Penguins using a graphic organizer that students design
* Research the Antarctic region and determine why the King Penguin thrives there
* Have students design a Fact/Opinion game about this penguin