Antarctic Ocean Life and Research

Antarctic Ocean Life and Research

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The Southern Ocean is home to unique and bizarre creatures like the Antarctic Icefish, which has clear blood and natural antifreeze. Animals here, such as starfish and sponges, can live for centuries, and some grow to enormous sizes. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current isolates the Southern Ocean, creating a unique environment rich in nutrients and dissolved oxygen, allowing life to thrive. Scientists study this region to understand how life adapts to extreme conditions, with research focusing on nematodes and their resilience to climate change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the blood of the Antarctic Icefish?

It is green due to chlorophyll.

It is clear and lacks red blood cells.

It is red like most other fish.

It is blue due to high copper content.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can starfish in the Southern Ocean live?

50-60 years

Around 100 years

10-20 years

3-5 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the largest animal found in the Southern Ocean?

Colossal Squid

Antarctic Blue Whale

Giant Sea Spider

Southern Elephant Seal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of Antarctic Sea Spiders compared to?

Basketballs

Dinner plates

Soccer balls

Tennis rackets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current?

A giant circular river isolating the Southern Ocean

A warm water current from the equator

A shallow water current near the coast

A current that connects all the world's oceans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Antarctic Circumpolar Current benefit the Southern Ocean?

It brings fresh water from other oceans.

It warms the water, making it habitable.

It prevents ice formation on the surface.

It churns up nutrients from the depths.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the Southern Ocean have high levels of dissolved oxygen?

Due to the presence of many plants

Because it is shallow

Because of its high salinity and cold temperatures

Due to its warm temperatures

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