Antarctica Quiz ESL VM

What is the largest single piece of ice in the world?

• Greenland Ice Sheet

• Arctic Ice Sheet

• Antarctic Ice Sheet

• Patagonian Ice Sheet

What is the southernmost active volcano in the world?

• Mount Erebus

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

What type of precipitation does Antarctica receive on average?

• 10 inches of rain

• 5 inches of snow

• 2 inches of rain

• 15 inches of snow

What is the temperature range in Antarctica during winter?

• -50 to -22 degrees Fahrenheit

• -22 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit

• 14 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit

What type of wildlife is commonly found in Antarctica?

• Penguins and polar bears

• Seals and octopus

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and giraffes

What makes Antarctica one of the best places for scientific research?

• Lack of ice and snow

• Diverse marine wildlife

• Abundance of vegetation

• High temperatures

What do dozens of countries from around the world have in Antarctica?

• Military bases

• Oil drilling operations

• Tourist attractions

• Research stations

What have scientists and explorers been braving in Antarctica since the early 1900s?

• Easy living conditions

• Abundant resources

• Harsh environment

• Tropical climate