Exploring Antarctica: History and Geography Insights

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven continents?

• North America

• South America

• Australia

• Greenland

What was the mythical southern land called that was believed to balance the Earth?

• Terra Australis

• Atlantis

• Gondwana

• Pangaea

Why was Terra Australis initially untouchable to explorers?

• It was guarded by mythical creatures

• It was too hot

• It was covered in dense forests

• It was too far and had no resources

What was the international agreement regarding Antarctica?

• It should be divided among nations

• It should be colonized

• It should remain neutral and protected

• It should be used for military testing

What is the name of the largest multinational research center in Antarctica?

• McMurdo Station

• Palmer Station

• Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

• Vostok Station

How many people are typically in Antarctica during the summer?

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 5,000

What is the main difference between the North Pole and the South Pole?

• North Pole has more wildlife

• North Pole is just ice floating on water, South Pole is on land

• North Pole is warmer than the South Pole

• North Pole is on land, South Pole is on water

What is the average elevation of Antarctica?

• 5,000 feet

• 15,000 feet

• 1,000 feet

• 9,301 feet

What are the southern lights in Antarctica called?

• Aurora Polaris

• Aurora Borealis

• Aurora Antarctica

• Aurora Australis

Which animal is uniquely adapted to live and breed in Antarctica?

• Arctic Fox

• Emperor Penguin

• Polar Bear

• Walrus