Cold Places

What is the average temperature in Antarctica?

• 0°C (32°F)

• -49°C (-56°F)

• -10°C (14°F)

• 25°C (77°F)

Which animal is commonly found in the Arctic Circle?

• Kangaroo

• Polar bear

• Elephant

• Giraffe

How are glaciers formed?

• From volcanic eruptions

• From heavy rainfall

• From compacted snow turning into ice

• From underground water sources

What is permafrost and where is it found?

• A type of tropical soil found in warm regions

• A layer of molten lava found in volcanic areas

• A type of soil found in desert regions

• A layer of frozen soil found in cold regions

What type of vegetation is found in the tundra?

• Mosses, lichens, and small shrubs

• Palm trees and tropical plants

• Cacti and succulents

• Bamboo and ferns

How are icebergs formed?

• Chunks of ice break off from glaciers or ice shelves and float in the ocean.

• Icebergs are formed when snowflakes accumulate on the surface of the ocean and freeze together.

• Icebergs are created when the temperature of the ocean water drops below freezing, causing the water to solidify into ice chunks.

• Icebergs form when volcanic eruptions release large amounts of ice into the ocean, which then freezes and forms icebergs.

What is the largest glacier in the world?

• Denali Glacier

• Kilimanjaro Glacier

• Lambert Glacier

• Everest Glacier

What are some adaptations of animals living in cold places?

• Thin fur or feathers, no layer of fat, larger extremities to increase heat loss

• No need for adaptations, animals in cold places are the same as animals in warm places

• Thick fur or feathers, layer of fat for insulation, smaller extremities to reduce heat loss, hibernation, migration, etc.

• Sweating to cool down, living in open areas with no shelter, no need for hibernation or migration

What are some environmental concerns related to cold places?

• Oil spills, soil erosion, and urbanization

• Desertification, coral bleaching, and overpopulation

• Rising sea levels, deforestation, and air pollution

• Melting ice caps, permafrost thawing, and disruption of ecosystems

How do cold places contribute to the global climate?

• By affecting ocean currents and atmospheric circulation

• By reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• By causing the polar ice caps to melt and raise sea levels

• By increasing the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface