Antarctic Journal - Test

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What does the word 'alert' mean?

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Aware

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What does the word 'inspected' mean?

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Examined carefully

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What conclusion can you draw from information in the passage?

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There are times when the sun does not completely set in Antarctica.

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What does the word 'display' mean?

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Exhibit

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What does the word 'stranded' mean?

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Without means to reach a destination

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What is the meaning of 'glacier'?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What does 'habitat' refer to?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is 'Antarctica'?

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A continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth, covered by ice.

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What is 'krill'?

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Small shrimp-like creatures that are a key part of the Antarctic food web.