Antarctica: Physical Geography, Human Geography, and Tourism

Question 1

Which environmental threat poses the greatest risk to Antarctica's delicate ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

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Tourism

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Overfishing

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Mining

Question 2

Which of the following accurately describes Antarctica's climate?

Accepted Answer

Extreme cold and dryness, low precipitation levels, and strong katabatic winds

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Extreme cold and dryness, high precipitation levels, and strong katabatic winds

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Moderate temperatures, high precipitation levels, and weak katabatic winds

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Moderate temperatures, low precipitation levels, and weak katabatic winds

Question 3

Which of the following marine mammals is not typically found in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Polar bears

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Penguins

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Seals

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Whales

Question 4

What is the primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty?

Accepted Answer

To regulate human activity and protect Antarctica's environment

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To establish territorial claims and promote resource extraction

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To facilitate scientific research and exploration

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To develop and promote commercial tourism

Question 5

Which of the following is a distinctive attribute of the Antarctic climate?

Accepted Answer

Extreme sub-zero temperatures

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High precipitation levels

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Moderate humidity levels

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Absence of strong winds

Question 6

Which of the following species is exclusively found in the Antarctic region?

Accepted Answer

Emperor Penguin

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Leopard Seal

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Polar Bear

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Arctic Fox

Question 7

What is the name of the largest scientific research station in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

McMurdo Station

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Scott Base

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Rothera Research Station

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Neumayer-Station III

Question 8

What are the primary reasons for the absence of permanent human settlements in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

A and B combined

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Extreme weather conditions

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Limited availability of resources

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Environmental protection agreements

Question 9

What is the name of the mountain range that forms the backbone of the Antarctic Peninsula?

Accepted Answer

Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Alps Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

Question 10

In Antarctica, tourism presents a balance between economic advantages and environmental concerns. Which choice best describes the equilibrium achieved through regulations and management strategies?

Accepted Answer

Tourism in Antarctica provides moderate economic benefits while effectively minimizing environmental impacts.

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Tourism in Antarctica generates significant economic revenue but carries substantial environmental risks.

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Tourism in Antarctica offers limited economic benefits and has a negligible environmental impact.

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Tourism in Antarctica has substantial economic benefits with only minor environmental trade-offs.

Question 11

Which of the following wildlife species is abundant in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Penguins

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Polar bears

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Elephants

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Tigers

Question 12

What is the name of the largest ice formation in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Ross Ice Shelf

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Weddell Sea Ice Shelf

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Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf

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Larsen Ice Shelf

Question 13

What is the dominant industry in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Mining

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Fishing

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Agriculture

Question 14

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

Roald Amundsen

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Ernest Shackleton

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Robert Falcon Scott

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James Cook

Question 15

What is the name of the largest ice sheet in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Ice Sheet

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Greenland Ice Sheet

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Laurentide Ice Sheet

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Patagonian Ice Sheet

Question 16

What is the name of the international agreement that governs human activity in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Treaty System

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Barcelona Convention

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Basel Convention

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Madrid Protocol

Question 17

What is the name of the mountain range located in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Transantarctic Mountains

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Himalayan Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Alps

Question 18

What is the name of the research station that is located at the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

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McMurdo Station

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Palmer Station

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Mawson Station

Question 19

What is the name of the strait that separates the Antarctic Peninsula from South America?

Accepted Answer

Drake Passage

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Gibraltar Strait

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Mozambique Channel

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Bering Strait

Question 20

Which of the following is the largest ice sheet on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Ice Sheet

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Patagonian Ice Sheet

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Question 21

Which of the following animals is NOT found in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Polar Bear

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Emperor Penguin

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Leopard Seal

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Blue Whale

Question 22

What is the name of the international treaty that regulates human activities in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Treaty System

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Kyoto Protocol

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

Question 23

What is the name of the largest mountain range in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes

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Rocky Mountains

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Alps

Question 24

Which of the following is a major threat to the environment of Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

Answer

Overfishing

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Air pollution

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Deforestation

Question 25

What is the name of the research station located at the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

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McMurdo Station

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Palmer Station

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Rothera Station