Identifying Antarctica's Oldest Human Remains

Identifying Antarctica's Oldest Human Remains

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Other, Social Studies, Geography, Science

4th Grade - University

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The video explores the mystery of human remains found in Antarctica, discussing the continent's geography, history, and early explorations. It delves into the discovery of a young woman's remains on Yamaha Beach, theories about her presence, and the implications for archaeology and geopolitics. The Antarctic Treaty and future geopolitical concerns are also examined.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's fresh water is contained in Antarctica's ice sheet?

60%

50%

70%

80%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first American to come close to the Antarctic Peninsula?

Captain James Cook

Nathaniel Brown Palmer

Thaddeus Bellingshausen

William Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered on Yamana Beach in 1985?

A shipwreck

A human skull

A treasure chest

A whale skeleton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory about the young Chilean woman's presence in Antarctica?

She was an indigenous guide

She was a tourist

She was a whaler

She was a scientist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the Antarctic Treaty System first signed?

1969

1949

1979

1959

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is NOT one of the seven that laid overlapping claims on Antarctic land?

New Zealand

Argentina

Brazil

Norway

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential future concern regarding the Antarctic Treaty?

Increased tourism

Climate change

New species discovery

Mineral resource exploitation