What is happening to the average global temperature?, A. It is falling., B. It is rising., C. It stays the same., D. It changes only at night., What is happening to sea ice in the Arctic?, A. It is becoming thicker., B. It is covering more land., C. It is increasing., D. It is decreasing., What causes sea levels to rise, according to the paragraph?, A. Melting ice caps, B. Strong ocean winds, C. Heavy snow, D. Growing coastal cities, Which places are at risk of flooding?, A. Mountain villages, B. Desert towns, C. Coastal towns and cities, D. Forests on hills, Why could the loss of ice be fatal for polar bears?, A. They depend on the ice., B. They cannot live near water., C. They need ice to cool their food., D. They only eat ice., As of 2015, how many polar bears were left in the wild?, A. Exactly 40,000, B. More than 50,000, C. Exactly 25,000, D. Fewer than 25,000, Who provided the information about polar bear numbers?, A. Local fishermen, B. Conservation groups, C. School teachers, D. City governments, Where did the polar bear population drop by 40 percent?, A. Throughout the whole world, B. In all Canadian towns, C. In some areas of the Arctic, D. In the Norwegian mountains, During which period did this 40 percent drop happen?, A. Between 2001 and 2010, B. Between 1991 and 2000, C. Between 2010 and 2015, D. Between 2005 and 2015, What have the remaining polar bears found new ways to do?, A. Move into colder zoos, B. Stop the ice from melting, C. Increase the seal population, D. Adapt to the warmer climate, What new hunting behavior has been observed in the Norwegian Arctic?, A. Bears hunting only at night, B. Bears hunting species they had never hunted before, C. Bears hunting together in large groups, D. Bears refusing to hunt seals, What does the passage say about seals?, A. They are high in fat., B. They live only on land., C. They eat polar bears’ food., D. They cannot swim under ice., What do polar bears usually wait for when hunting seals?, A. For seals to fall asleep, B. For seals to lay eggs, C. For seals to come up for air, D. For seals to swim to towns, Why are dolphins becoming food for polar bears?, A. People bring dolphins to the bears., B. Dolphins are trapped in the snow., C. Bears keep dolphins under the ice., D. Dolphins swim into ice-free Arctic areas., What do some bears do with the food they do not eat immediately?, A. Give it to other animals, B. Hide it in the snow for later, C. Throw it into the ocean, D. Take it into nearby towns, What are some polar bears eating as a backup food source?, A. Fish eggs, B. Snow goose eggs, C. Tree leaves, D. Human snacks, Can eggs alone save polar bears from extinction?, A. Yes, they can save all polar bears., B. Yes, they can stop climate change., C. No, they can only help some bears survive., D. No, polar bears cannot eat eggs., 3. Why are some polar bears entering Arctic towns?, A. To look for food humans have thrown out, B. To find more sea ice, C. To hunt snow geese, D. To hide food in houses, Why did a Northern Canadian town cancel trick-or-treating in 2014?, A. The streets were flooded., B. There were not enough sweets., C. The weather was too cold., D. Children might come into contact with wandering bears.

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