Year 3 science · C.17 · Living things
Animals and climate
Polar bears need cold places with ice to survive because they rely on sea ice for food and shelter.
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Nora and Sam are curious. What do polar bears need most to survive?
- Rainy weather
- Cold climate and ice (right)
- Warm clothes
Leo and Omar go to a place with thick snow and open water. What animal might they see?
- Lion
- Polar bear (right)
- Zebra
Theo and Jonah are curious. What do polar bears need to survive in the Arctic?
- Rain and sunshine
- Cold weather and sea ice (right)
- Plants that grow fast
Tip: Polar bears need cold places with ice to survive because they rely on sea ice for food and shelter.
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