Antarctica Quiz

What is the largest animal in Antarctica?

• Blue whale

• Leopard seal

• Emperor penguin

• Polar bear

Which animal is known as the 'sea bear'?

• Weddell seal

• Killer whale

• Sea lion

• Polar bear

What is the main food source for penguins in Antarctica?

• grass and berries

• insects and small mammals

• seaweed and algae

• fish and krill

What is the name of the bird that cannot fly and is native to Antarctica?

• penguin

• flamingo

• ostrich

• eagle

Which animal has a thick layer of blubber to keep it warm in the cold Antarctic waters?

• Penguin

• Elephant

• Giraffe

• Kangaroo

What is the average temperature in Antarctica during the summer?

• -10°C to 0°C

• 30°C to 40°C

• -5°C to 5°C

• 20°C to 30°C

What is the driest place on Earth and is located in Antarctica?

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Dry Valleys

• Amazon Rainforest

What is the name of the strong, cold winds that blow around Antarctica?

• Antarctic gust

• Tundra tempest

• polar vortex

• Arctic breeze

What is the main type of precipitation in Antarctica?

• Snowfall

• Hail

• Rain

• Sleet

What is the name of the weather phenomenon that occurs in Antarctica when the temperature drops below -100°F?

• arctic sunrise

• equatorial thunderstorm

• polar night

• tropical heatwave