Exploring the Coldest Place on Earth

What is the average temperature in Antarctica?

• -70°C to -80°C (-94°F to -112°F)

• -10°C to 0°C (14°F to 32°F)

• 0°C to -20°C (32°F to -4°F)

• -20°C to -60°C (-4°F to -76°F) depending on location and season.

What extreme weather conditions can be found in Antarctica?

• Tropical storms

• Heatwaves

• Flooding

• Extreme cold, strong winds, and blizzards.

What are polar ice caps and where are they located?

• Polar ice caps are located at the North Pole (Arctic) and the South Pole (Antarctic).

• Polar ice caps are situated near the equator.

• Polar ice caps are located in the Himalayas.

• Polar ice caps are found in the tropics.

Name one animal that lives in Antarctica.

• Emperor Penguin

• Polar Bear

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

How do animals survive in such cold temperatures?

• Animals migrate to warmer climates only during summer.

• Animals grow larger to withstand cold temperatures.

• Animals survive in cold temperatures through adaptations like insulation, behavioral changes, and physiological adjustments.

• Animals hibernate in caves to avoid the cold.

What is the largest ice sheet in Antarctica called?

• Greenland Ice Sheet

• Arctic Ice Cap

• Antarctic Ice Sheet

• Ross Ice Shelf

What continent is Antarctica located on?

• South America

• Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

Why is Antarctica important for the Earth's climate?

• Antarctica is important for the Earth's climate because it regulates temperatures, influences ocean currents, and reflects sunlight.

• Antarctica contributes to global agriculture and farming.

• Antarctica is a major source of fossil fuels.

• Antarctica is primarily important for its wildlife diversity.