Antarctica

Circle the location of Antarctica

Answer explanation

Antarctica is located in the southern hemisphere. It is the pole that is the southern most point of our planet.

The Antarctic is the world's ____ largest continent

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

Answer explanation

Asia is the world's largest continent at 44.58 million km².

Africa is the world's 2nd largest continent at 30.37 million km²

How much of Antarctica is covered in ice?

• 56%

• 67%

• 82%

• 98%

Answer explanation

The last wilderness....

(a)   countries have claimed part of Antarctica

The agreement that was signed in 1959 is called...

(a)  

How many people live in Antarctica?

• Zero

• One Hundred

• Two Thousand

• Twenty Thousand

Answer explanation

There can be up to 2000 scientists living on Antarctica at any one time but they are not permanent residents.

How many tourists visit Antarctica each year?

• Zero

• 50,000

• 150,000

• 300,000

_____ _____ cannot be found in the Antarctic

• Emperor Penguins

• Weddell Seals

• Polar Bears

• Orcas

Answer explanation

Polar Bears are found in the Arctic Circle. Not in Antarctica. This is due to sea ice not stretching across from Antarctica to other continents where Brown Bears inhabit.

Which animal is the base of many polar ecosystems?

• Phytoplankton

• Krill

• Fish

• Orcas

Answer explanation

Phytoplankton are producers.

The Princess Elisabeth Research Station is the first 'zero emissions' station to be built in Antarctica. Who runs this station?

• The UK

• Russia

• Belgium

• Finland