Antarctica Geopolitics and History Quiz

What is the main reason why Antarctica doesn't have a government or indigenous tribals?

• Lack of natural resources

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Lack of interest from countries

• Isolation from other continents

What is the average temperature in Antarctica?

• -50°C

• -70°C

• -89°C

• -100°C

What is the windiest place on Earth?

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Antarctica

• Mount Everest

How much rainfall does Antarctica receive annually?

• 51mm

• 300mm

• 200mm

• 100mm

When did humans first step on Antarctica?

• 1890s

• 1700s

• 1530

• 1950s

Who was the first person to go to the South of the Antarctic Circle?

• James Cook

• Aristotle

• Carsten Borchgrevink

• Alexander

When was the Antarctic Treaty signed?

• 1960

• 1959

• 1970

• 1950

What percentage of Antarctica does Australia claim?

• 60%

• 55%

• 42%

• 30%

Which country rejected the territorial claims of the 7 countries in Antarctica?

• Russia

• USA

• India

• China

When is the Antarctic Treaty set to expire?

• 2040

• 2030

• 2050

• 2048