Antarctica's Mysteries and Discoveries

What is the size of Antarctica's icy expanse?

• 5 million square kilometers

• 20 million square kilometers

• 14 million square kilometers

• 10 million square kilometers

What was the major concern about drilling into Lake Vostok?

• The drilling could cause earthquakes

• The lake might freeze over completely

• The drilling could contaminate the lake

• The lake might flood the surrounding area

What is one of the conspiracy theories about Lake Vostok?

• It is a portal to another dimension

• It contains a hidden Nazi base

• It is home to a prehistoric civilization

• It is the source of all Antarctic ice

What is the phenomenon of Singing Ice also known as?

• Ice Echoes

• Ice Whispers

• Ice Quakes

• Ice Melodies

What is unique about Mount Erebus compared to other volcanoes?

• It is located at the North Pole

• It erupts every year

• It has a permanent lava lake

• It is the tallest volcano in the world

What do the microbes in Mount Erebus's caves feed on?

• Sulfur

• Iron

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

What causes the red coloration of Blood Falls?

• Volcanic activity

• Mineral deposits

• A chemical reaction with oxygen

• Algae blooms

What is LAP-149?

• A species of Antarctic fish

• A fragment of Stardust

• A rare Antarctic plant

• A type of Antarctic ice

What mineral found in LAP-149 is commonly found in comets?

• Diamond

• Graphite

• Spinel

• Quartz

What is the significance of LAP-149's age?

• It is older than the Earth

• It is older than the universe

• It is as old as the solar system

• It is the youngest Stardust found