The Amazing World of Sea Ice
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
96
Did you know that there is a special kind of ice in the sea? It's called sea ice! It forms when it's freezing cold, and sea water turns into ice. This happens in icy places, like the North and South Poles. Some animals, like polar bears and seals, love sea ice. They play, hunt, and even sleep on it! But do you know what? Our planet is getting too warm, and the sea ice is melting. We have to take care of our Earth so that these animals can keep having fun on their icy playground!
Question 1
What is the special kind of ice in the sea called?
A
Snow ice
B
Glacier ice
C
River ice
D
Sea ice
Explanation. Sea ice is the special kind of ice that forms when sea water turns into ice in extremely cold conditions, like at the North and South Poles.
E
Lake ice
Question 2
Why is sea ice important to some animals?
A
They use it as a mirror
B
They play, hunt, and even sleep on it
Explanation. Some animals, like polar bears and seals, love sea ice because they can play, hunt, and even sleep on it.
C
They use it to hide from predators
D
They use it to travel to other continents
E
They eat it when they are thirsty
Question 3
What is happening to the sea ice because our planet is getting too warm?
A
It is expanding
B
It is turning into water
C
It is getting thicker
D
It is melting
Explanation. Due to global warming, the sea ice is melting.
E
It is turning into steam
Question 4
Where does sea ice form?
A
In the Sahara desert
B
In the Amazon Rainforest
C
In the North and South Poles
Explanation. Sea ice forms in extremely cold places, like the North and South Poles.
D
In tropical islands
E
In the Equator
Question 5
What can we do to help preserve sea ice?
A
By using more electricity
B
By cutting down more trees
C
By driving more cars
D
By throwing more trash into the sea
E
By taking care of our Earth
Explanation. We need to take care of our Earth and work towards reducing global warming to help preserve the sea ice.
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