Antarctica

Multiple Choice

What percent of Antarctica is covered in ice?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 98%

Multiple Choice

Antarctica is the _______ largest continent.

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

• Sixth

Multiple Choice

Antarctica is the world's largest desert?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What percent of the world’s fresh water is in Antarctica?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Multiple Choice

What is the coldest continent on Earth?

• Europe

• North America

• Antarctica

• Asia

Multiple Choice

How much precipitation does Antarctica get a year?

• About 20 inches

• About 30 inches

• Less that 7 inches a year

• About 40 inches

Multiple Choice

What is the largest single piece of ice in the world?

• The Siberian ice sheet

• The Antarctic ice sheet

• The Greenland ice sheet

• The Arctic ice sheet

Multiple Choice

Which volcano is the southernmost active volcano in the world?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Erebus

Multiple Choice

What type of climate is considered a desert?

• Little to no precipitation

• Cold and wet

• Hot and humid

• Highly variable temperatures

Multiple Choice

What kind of vegetation has adapted to life above the ice in Antarctica?

• Grasses and flowers

• Cacti and succulents

• Lichen, moss, and algae

• Trees and shrubs

Multiple Choice

What is the average winter temperature range in Antarctica?

• Between 20 and 32 degrees

• Between 14 and negative 22 degrees

• Between 0 and negative 10 degrees

• Between negative 30 and negative 50 degrees

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is not mentioned as living in Antarctica?

• Penguins

• Seals

• Tigers

• Whales

Multiple Choice

Why is Antarctica important for scientific research?

• Because of its unique climate and ecosystem

• Because of its recreational opportunities

• Because of its cultural heritage

• Because of its political significance