Polar Regions

In what ways is Antarctica is a place of extremes?

• It has abundant land animals and warm summers.

• It is the coldest and windiest continent.

• It is the coldest and has the most precipitation.

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Why are there no permanent residents on Antarctica?

• It is too far to move to.

• It does not have any schools.

• The weather conditions have made it too dangerous for life to survive.

• There are no jobs for most people.

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Which of these IS allowed on Antarctica?

• Military training

• Scientific Research

• Mining

• Nuclear testing

Why is there no one country in control of Antarctica?

• nobody wants to claim it

• because they signed the Antarctic Treaty agreeing that no wars happen in Antarctica and it is for scientists to peacefully study there.

• because they say it is too cold to bother with.

• because of blizzards

In the diagram, which letter represents the Polar regions?

• A

• B

• C

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Which of the following best explains why cold polar air is pushed down to the United States during the winter?

• The Polar Jet Stream brings down cold polar air to the United States.

• The Subtropical Jet Stream pulls cold air down from the north.

• The Prevailing Westerlies move cold air to the west in the United States.

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The __________________ region is closest to the poles.

What is a significant characteristic of the polar regions?

• High temperatures

• Abundant vegetation

• Extreme cold and ice coverage

• Frequent earthquakes

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Arctic region?

• Penguins

• Polar bears

• Kangaroos

• Elephants

What is the primary reason for the lack of trees in the polar regions?

• High altitude

• Low temperatures and permafrost

• Excessive rainfall

• Strong winds