Discovering Antarctica: The Coldest, Windiest, and Driest Place on Earth

What makes Antarctica both the wettest and driest place on Earth?

• It receives heavy snowfall but no rain.

• It has many lakes but no rivers.

• It has large ice reserves but minimal precipitation.

• It experiences frequent storms but no humidity.

Why is there no native human population in Antarctica?

• The continent is too small to support a population.

• The extreme cold and isolation make it uninhabitable.

• It is protected by international law from human settlement.

• There are no natural resources to sustain life.

What would be the consequence if all the ice in Antarctica melted?

• The global sea level would rise by 200 feet.

• The continent would become a desert.

• Antarctica would become a tropical paradise.

• The Earth's temperature would decrease significantly.

Which type of vegetation is found in Antarctica?

• Moss and algae

• Cacti and succulents

• Grass and flowers

• Pine trees and shrubs

What is the primary food source for animals living in Antarctica?

• Sea-based resources

• Insects and small mammals

• Land-based plants

• Fruits and berries