Antarctica Quiz

In terms of land area, where does Antarctica rank among all continents?

• First

• Second

• Fifth

• Third

How many permanent human residents live on Antarctica?

• 0

• 100

• 1000

• 5000

Approximately how many temporary residents reside on Antarctica throughout the year?

• 1000

• 5000

• 10000

• 20000

What year was the Antarctic Treaty, which regulates international relations dealing with Antarctica, signed?

• 1945

• 1959

• 1965

• 1972

How many countries initially signed the Antarctic Treaty?

• 12

• 20

• 30

• 40

As of 2015, how many countries participate in the Antarctic Treaty System?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

Identify three things the Antarctic Treaty does:

• Prohibits military activity, supports scientific research, protects the environment

• Allows mining, supports tourism, prohibits fishing

• Encourages settlement, allows commercial fishing, supports scientific research

• Prohibits tourism, allows mining, supports military activity

How many countries had claims in Antarctica before the Antarctic Treaty went into effect?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is the approximate average temperature of the continent's interior?

• -10°C

• -30°C

• -50°C

• -70°C

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica, and on Earth?

• -50°C

• -70°C

• -89°C

• -100°C