Antarctica: The Frozen Continent

What is the largest single piece of ice on Earth?

• Antarctic Ice Sheet

• Greenland Ice Sheet

• Arctic Ice Cap

• Himalayan Glaciers

Which mountain range separates the East and West Antarctic Ice Sheets?

• Transantarctic Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

Why is Antarctica classified as a polar desert?

• Low annual precipitation

• High temperatures

• Lack of ice

• Abundant vegetation

What role does the Antarctic Circumpolar Current play in Antarctica's climate?

• Circulates cold water globally

• Warms the continent

• Increases precipitation

• Melts the ice sheets

What has been a significant impact of climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula?

• Air temperatures have increased by 3°C

• Decrease in penguin populations

• Increase in sea ice cover

• Stabilization of krill populations