Living in the Extreme

What is the lowest point on Earth?

• Mt. Everest

• The Atacama Destert

• Challenger Deep

• Angels Falls

How high is Mt. Everest?

• 29,029ft.

• 33,029ft.

• 26,458ft.

• 19,057ft.

How much rainfall has been recorded in parts of the Atacama Desert?

• 1inch

• 3inch

• None

• 2inch

What microorganisms like to live in Extreme environments?

• Extremophobes

• Extremophiles

• Extremobiles

• Extremophones

Commonly known as the "water bear", which organism has travelled to the International Space Station

• Tardigrade

• Methanogen

• Covid-19

• Strain121

Which of these factors can turn an environment extreme?

• Salt Level

• Oxygen

• Light

• Temperature

Why do Scientists study extreme environments and their creatures?

• Because they are very cool.

• Because they can help us learn what makes an environment habitable.

• Because we cannot breathe under water.

• Because we like to live to the extreme.

What have polar bears and camels done to survive in their environment?

• They have learnt to survive.

• They have got used to the environment.

• They have adapted to the environment.

• The have done nothing.

What can Methanogens live with a lack of?

• Light

• Water

• Nutrients

• Oxygen

What can "Water bears" live with a lack of?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Light

• Heat