Question

The Adélie penguins feed on krill that live on the underside of ice sheets. Which of the following would help Adélie penguins survive during the melting of Antarctic sea ice?

A. Migrating farther into the sea
B. Breeding during summer months
C. Growing strong toe nails to grip ice
D. Spending more time raising their young

Answer 1

A. Migrating farther into the sea.

is your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Get to know these social birds that populate Antarctica and its surrounding seas. Find out about their lives at the bottom of the world.

PUBLISHED MAY 10, 2011





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COMMON NAME: Adélie Penguin

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pygoscelis adeliae

TYPE: Birds

DIET: Carnivore

AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN CAPTIVITY:  11 to 20 years.

SIZE: 27.5 inches

WEIGHT: 8.5 to 12 pounds

SIZE RELATIVE TO A 6-FT MAN