VOICED : La Antartida registro temperatura record de mas de 20 ºC

VOICED : La Antartida registro temperatura record de mas de 20 ºC

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Science, Geography, Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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Antarctica has recorded unprecedented temperatures exceeding 20°C, as reported by Brazilian scientist Carlos Schaeffer. While these temperatures are not indicative of a climate change trend, they suggest unusual changes in the region. Argentina's Esperanza base also recorded a new high of 18.3°C, surpassing the previous record from 2015. The past decade has seen a consistent rise in temperatures, with 2019 being the second hottest year on record, and January 2020 continuing this trend.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the temperature recorded on February 9th in Antarctica, as reported by Carlos Schaeffer?

18.3 degrees Celsius

20.7 degrees Celsius

17.5 degrees Celsius

19.5 degrees Celsius

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scientist is associated with the temperature measurements in Antarctica?

Anna Lee

Maria Gonzalez

John Smith

Carlos Schaeffer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the record temperature at the Esperanza base on February 6th?

17.5 degrees Celsius

19.0 degrees Celsius

18.3 degrees Celsius

20.0 degrees Celsius

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the previous temperature record at Esperanza base set before 2020?

April 10, 2015

March 24, 2015

February 6, 2015

January 15, 2015

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year was recorded as the second hottest year on record?

2018

2017

2020

2019