Antarctica: Explore the Frozen Continent

Question 1

Which of these is NOT found in Antarctica?

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The Amazon Rainforest

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Mount Erebus

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The Transantarctic Mountains

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The Ross Ice Shelf

Question 2

What is not a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Dense forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 3

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and highest continent on Earth. What physical feature covers most of Antarctica?

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A large ice sheet

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A vast, frozen plain

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A lush forest

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A sandy desert

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 5

Which enormous ice sheet covers the most significant area of Antarctica?

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Ross Ice Sheet

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Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf

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Amery Ice Shelf

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Larsen Ice Shelf

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 7

Where is Antarctica located?

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South Pole

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North Pole

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Equator

Question 8

Which mountain range is found in Antarctica?

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The Transantarctic Mountains

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The Andes

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Alps

Question 9

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

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Alps

Question 10

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, windiest, and highest continent on Earth. Which mountain range splits Antarctica into two halves?

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Alps Mountains

Question 11

Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT located in Antarctica?

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Andes Mountains

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Prince Charles Mountains

Question 12

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

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Alps Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Great Barrier Reef

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South Pole

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Victoria Land

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Ross Ice Shelf

Question 14

Which group of animals is not commonly found in Antarctica?

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Polar bears and arctic foxes

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Penguins and seals

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Whales and dolphins

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Emperor penguins and Adelie penguins

Question 15

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

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Himalayas

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Alps

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 17

Which type of wildlife does the Adelie Penguin, which breeds in colonies of up to 500,000 individuals, belong to?

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Birds

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Reptiles

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Mammals

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Fish

Question 18

As an intrepid explorer venturing into Antarctica, which physical feature is highly unlikely to greet you on your journey?

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Lush forests

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Soaring mountains

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Expansive ice sheets

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Majestic glaciers

Question 19

What is the main climate of Antarctica?

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Cold and dry, with strong winds and little rain or snow

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Warm and humid, with regular rainfall

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Temperate and rainy, with some snowfall

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Mild and pleasant, with changes in seasons

Question 20

Which penguin species is the tiniest?

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Little penguin

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Emperor penguin

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Gentoo penguin

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Chinstrap penguin

Question 21

Which icy area in Antarctica is the biggest?

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Ross Ice Sheet

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Filchner-Ronne Ice Sheet

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Larsen Ice Sheet

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Amery Ice Sheet

Question 22

What is the most accurate description of Antarctica's climate?

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Extremely cold and dry, with very little precipitation

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Warm and humid, with moderate rainfall

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Mild temperatures and consistent rainfall throughout the year

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Hot and humid, with heavy rainfall

Question 23

What is the primary cause of the strong winds that are a characteristic of Antarctica?

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The strong winds in Antarctica are primarily caused by the temperature differences between the continent and the surrounding ocean

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The gentle breezes that are typical of Antarctica's wind patterns

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Wind speeds in Antarctica rarely exceed 60 kilometers per hour (37 miles per hour)

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The direction of the wind in Antarctica is unpredictable and changes frequently

Question 24

Which mountain range splits Antarctica into East and West Antarctica?

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Larsen Ice Shelf

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Ross Ice Shelf

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Weddell Sea

Question 25

What physical feature has the biggest effect on the weather and landforms of Antarctica?

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Ice sheets and glaciers

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High mountains

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Forests

Question 26

Antarctica is a cold, icy continent with many unique physical features. Which of the following is NOT found in Antarctica?

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Lush forests

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Vast ice sheets

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Towering mountains

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Gigantic glaciers

Question 27

Antarctica is known for its icy features. Which of these is NOT found in Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 28

What adaptation helps penguins withstand the frigid temperatures of Antarctica?

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Thick layers of blubber

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Long, dense feathers

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Hibernation during winter

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Webbed feet for swimming

Question 29

Which region of Antarctica is not covered by ice?

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Dry Valleys

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Transantarctic Mountains

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Ross Ice Shelf

Question 30

Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth, covered by vast ice sheets. Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Rivers

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

Question 31

What is the climate of Antarctica like?

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Cold and dry, with extreme temperatures and limited precipitation

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Mild and temperate, similar to the UK climate

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Warm and humid, with lush vegetation

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Hot and arid, with frequent sandstorms

Question 32

Which of these is **not** a physical feature of Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 33

What is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

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Glaciers

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in Antarctica?

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Rainforest

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

Question 35

Which of these is a major environmental issue affecting Antarctica?

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Melting glaciers and ice caps

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Overfishing of marine life

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Deforestation

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Air pollution caused by fossil fuels

Question 36

Which of these is NOT found in Antarctica?

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Forests

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Mountains

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Ice sheets

Question 37

Which of the following is the largest island in Antarctica?

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Alexander Island

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Ross Island

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James Ross Island

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South Georgia

Question 38

What is the primary reason why the ozone layer is important for Antarctica's environment?

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Protects from harmful UV rays, safeguarding wildlife and ecosystems

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Regulates temperature, preventing extreme fluctuations

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Blocks pollution and contaminants, keeping air and water pure

Question 39

Climate change is a major threat to Antarctica's wildlife. How does climate change affect Antarctic wildlife? What is one possible action we can take to reduce these effects?

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Climate change is causing penguin populations to decline.

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One possible action to reduce the impacts of climate change on Antarctic wildlife is to create marine protected areas.

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Climate change has no impact on Antarctic wildlife.

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Climate change only affects sea ice in Antarctica.

Question 40

Which strait separates Antarctica from the southernmost point of South America?

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Drake Passage

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Magellan Strait

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Bering Strait

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Strait of Magellan

Question 41

What is the purpose of an Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA)?

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To protect scientific research and the environment.

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To allow mining and tourism.

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To build permanent settlements.

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To locate military bases.

Question 42

What are the main reasons why the Antarctic Treaty System is important?

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It protects Antarctica's unique environment.

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It prevents countries from fighting over Antarctica.

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It allows scientists to study Antarctica without interference.

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It lets anyone visit Antarctica whenever they want.

Question 43

How has working together helped scientists from different countries learn more about Antarctica?

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Scientists share their discoveries and ideas, which helps us understand Antarctica better.

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Scientists from different countries compete to see who can learn the most about Antarctica.

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Only a few countries are allowed to study Antarctica.

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Working together hasn't helped scientists learn more about Antarctica.

Question 44

How does the Antarctic Treaty System protect Antarctica's environment while allowing scientific research?

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By setting aside special areas for research and protecting other areas as wilderness.

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By letting scientists do whatever they want without rules.

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By stopping all scientific research to keep Antarctica untouched.

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By making tourism more important than research to protect the environment.

Question 45

Antarctica is famous for being very dry. Which of these is the main reason why Antarctica is a desert?

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It receives very little rainfall throughout the year.

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It has very cold temperatures all year round.

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It has a high altitude.

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It has very strong winds.

Question 46

Antarctica is home to many unique animals. Which of these animals is NOT found in Antarctica?

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Polar bears

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Penguins

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Seals

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Whales

Question 47

Antarctica is facing some serious environmental challenges. Which of these is a major environmental challenge facing Antarctica?

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Climate change

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Overfishing

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Deforestation

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Water pollution

Question 48

There is an international agreement to protect Antarctica as a scientific reserve. What is the name of this agreement?

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Antarctica Treaty

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Kyoto Protocol

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

Question 49

Scientists often work in Antarctica to study its unique environment. Which of these is NOT a major challenge for scientists working in Antarctica?

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Too much sunlight

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Extreme cold

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Isolation

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Lack of resources

Question 50

Antarctica is covered in ice and snow. Which of these birds can only be found in Antarctica?

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Penguin

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Albatross

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Puffin

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Seagull

Question 51

The driest continent on Earth is:

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Antarctica

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Africa

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Asia

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Australia

Question 52

Which flightless bird is known as the 'King of Antarctica'?

Accepted Answer

Emperor penguin

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Leopard seal

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Killer whale

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Blue whale

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Ross Ice Shelf

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Larsen Ice Shelf

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Weddell Sea Ice Shelf

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Ronne-Filchner Ice Shelf

Question 54

What is the primary human-caused factor contributing to climate change in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Activities releasing greenhouse gases

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Volcanic eruptions

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Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

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Solar flares

Question 55

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

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The Antarctic Treaty

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The Kyoto Protocol

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The Montreal Protocol

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The Paris Agreement

Question 56

What is the name of the largest freshwater lake beneath Antarctica's ice sheet?

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Lake Vostok

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Lake Argentino

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Lake Titicaca

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Lake Chad

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Antarctica's climate?

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Abundant rainfall

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Extremely cold temperatures

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Strong winds

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Low humidity

Question 58

What is the name of the scientific 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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Mawson Station

Question 59

What is the name of the active volcano located on the Antarctic Peninsula?

Accepted Answer

Mount Erebus

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Everest

Question 60

Which of the following is a unique adaptation that penguins have developed to survive in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Thick layer of blubber

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Webbed feet

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Ability to fly

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Migration to warmer climates

Question 61

How does the Antarctic ice sheet impact the global climate?

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It cools the ocean, influencing the global climate.

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It warms the air, influencing the global climate.

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It has no effect on the global climate.

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It reverses the direction of ocean currents.

Question 62

Which continent is the coldest on our planet?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

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Asia

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Africa

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Arctic

Question 63

Which of these animals is not native to Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Polar bears

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Seals

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Whales

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Penguins

Question 64

What is the name of the giant ice sheet covering most of Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Antarctic Ice Sheet

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Larsen Ice Shelf

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Weddell Sea Ice Shelf

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Ross Ice Shelf