Antarctica/Australia/Oceania

What is Antarctica almost entirely covered with?

• Ice

• Sand

• Water

• Trees

About how cold can get in Antarctica?

• -112 F

• -50 F

• 0 F

• 32 F

How many countries have research stations on Antarctica?

• 29 countries

• 10 countries

• 19 countries

• 39 countries

What are the three oceans that flow into or create the Southern Ocean?

• Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans

• Arctic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean Seas

• Atlantic, Arctic, and Indian Oceans

• Pacific, Mediterranean, and Caribbean Seas

How is the Antarctic Peninsula different from the rest of Antarctica?

• It is the only part of Antarctic that is not covered in ice

• It is the only part of Antarctica that is inhabited by humans permanently

• It is the only part of Antarctica that is located in the Eastern Hemisphere

• It is the only part of Antarctica that has a temperate climate

How is Antarctica different from other continents?

• It is the coldest and driest continent

• It is the largest continent

• It has the most diverse wildlife

• It is the only continent with a native human population

About how thick is some of the ice on Antarctica?

• Around 2.5 miles

• Approximately 25 feet

• Roughly 500 kilometers

• Approximately 10 kilometers

Why is it difficult to measure Antarctica’s precipitation?

• Because it always falls as snow

• Because of the extreme cold temperatures

• Because of the lack of infrastructure

• Because of the windy conditions

 Summarize how each of the following professions conducts work in the Antarctic: Astronomers…

• stationed there for clear views of space

• analyze materials such as meteor

• study the behavior of Arctic animals

• analyze climate patterns

• map the surface of the continent

 Summarize how each of the following professions conducts work in the Antarctic: Astrobiologists…

• stationed there for clear views of space

• analyze materials such as meteor

• study the behavior of Arctic animals

• analyze climate patterns

• map the surface of the continent