Question

Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.

I am a penguin. I live in polar region covered by snow. My abdomen is white. My skin is thick with a layer of fat underneath. My body is spindle-shaped. My wings are small. My toes are webbed. We live in flocks.

1. Why is my skin white and thick and why is there a thick layer of fat underneath?
2. Why do we live in flocks sticking close to each other?
3. Which geographical region do I inhabit? Why?
4. Which adaptations should you have to enable you to live permanently in the polar region? Why?

Answer 1

1. The white skin provides camouflage against the snow to hide from predators, while the thick skin and fat layer provide insulation to trap body heat.
2. Penguins huddle tightly together to share body heat, shield themselves from freezing winds, and protect the group from predators.
3. They inhabit the Polar Region (Antarctic) because their bodies are specifically adapted to survive freezing temperatures and hunt in icy waters.
4. A human would need a thick layer of insulating body fat, a waterproof outer skin barrier to prevent freezing, and a high metabolism to constantly generate internal heat.