Antarctica Knowledge Assessment

Antarctica Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Antarctica, the fifth largest continent, is located in the Southern Hemisphere, mostly within the Antarctic Circle. It is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and features a thick ice sheet, glaciers, and active volcanoes. The continent experiences extreme polar climate with six months of daylight and darkness. Despite harsh conditions, it supports wildlife like penguins and seals. Antarctica holds significant natural resources, but mining is restricted by international treaties. The continent's discovery involved multiple explorers, with significant contributions from India in scientific research.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean does NOT surround Antarctica?

Southern Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the longest glacier in Antarctica?

Lambert Glacier

Pine Island Glacier

Beardmore Glacier

Ross Glacier

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mountain is the highest peak in Antarctica?

Mount Terror

Mount Erebus

Mount Sidley

Mount Vinson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the lowest recorded temperature in Antarctica?

-89°C

-69°C

-79°C

-99°C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which months does Antarctica experience its summer season?

September to December

March to June

November to February

May to August

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of vegetation is most likely to grow in Antarctica during the summer?

Grasses

Mosses and lichens

Trees

Shrubs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is NOT commonly found in Antarctica?

Polar Bears

Seals

Albatrosses

Penguins

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