Antarctica: The Land of Extremes

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which continent is known for being the highest, driest, coldest, and windiest?
Africa
Asia
Antarctica
Europe
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for Antarctica's extremely low temperatures?
High altitude
Low sunlight exposure
Proximity to the equator
Dense vegetation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does the Antarctic winter last in terms of darkness?
Three months
Four months
Six months
Nine months
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in the initial exploration of Antarctica?
Discovery of natural resources
Military interest during World War 2
Tourism potential
Search for new trade routes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which research station is located at the South Pole?
Palmer Station
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
McMurdo Station
Troll Station
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main scientific activities conducted in Antarctica?
Drilling ice cores for climate data
Studying tropical diseases
Building new cities
Drilling for oil
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What future research potential does Antarctica hold?
Developing new agricultural techniques
Improving weather forecasts and climate models
Mining for precious metals
Establishing permanent human settlements
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