Sea ice in the Arctic ocean Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the sea water during winter in the Arctic Ocean?
A
During the winter, the sea water freezes, forming ice floes.
2
Q
How do seals use the Arctic ice?
A
Seals hunt fish underwater but surface on ice to breathe.
3
Q
How do arctic foxes use the ice?
A
Arctic foxes search for food on the ice.
3
Q
What do polar bears do on the Arctic ice?
A
Polar bears patrol the ice to hunt seals and are strong swimmers.
4
Q
What role do algae play in the Arctic ecosystem?
A
Algae grow under the ice floes, providing food for shrimp-like organisms, which are eaten by fish.
