Exploring Antarctica's Mysteries

Exploring Antarctica's Mysteries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores the possibility of ancient human settlement in Antarctica, traditionally considered uninhabitable. In 2016, satellite images revealed pyramid-like structures under the ice, sparking debate among researchers. These formations resemble Egyptian pyramids but are much larger, leading to speculation about ancient human presence on the continent.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason geologists believe ancient humans did not settle in Antarctica?

Lack of resources

Hostile climate

Isolation from other continents

Presence of dangerous wildlife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made in Antarctica in 2016?

A mysterious formation resembling a pyramid

A new species of penguin

An ancient shipwreck

A large underground lake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the discovered formations in Antarctica compare to the pyramids in Egypt?

They are made of different materials

They are smaller and less defined

They are similar in size but different in shape

They are larger and have a perfectly square base

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base size of one of the pyramid-like structures found in Antarctica?

Four kilometers square

Two kilometers square

One kilometer square

Three kilometers square

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the video raise about ancient human exploration?

Did ancient humans build cities in Antarctica?

Did ancient humans reach the Antarctic continent?

Did ancient humans mine resources in Antarctica?

Did ancient humans domesticate animals in Antarctica?