I WONDER - What Is The Coldest Continent In The World?

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth, with winter temperatures dropping below minus 100°F (minus 73°C). The lowest temperature recorded was minus 128.6°F (minus 89.2°C) at Vostok Station in 1983. Catabatic winds further decrease the perceived temperature due to wind chill.

What is the average temperature in Antarctica's interior during winter months?

• Below minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• Above freezing point

• Around 0 degrees Celsius

• Above 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Where was the lowest temperature on Earth recorded?

• Sahara Desert

• North Pole

• Vostok Station, Antarctica

• Mount Everest

In what year was the lowest temperature on Earth recorded at Vostok Station?

• 1983

• 2000

• 1975

• 1990

What are catabatic winds known for in Antarctica?

• Making temperatures feel colder

• Causing heavy rainfall

• Increasing humidity

• Warming the continent

How do catabatic winds affect the perceived temperature in Antarctica?

• They cause temperature to rise

• They make it feel colder

• They have no effect

• They make it feel warmer