North Pole and South Pole Quiz

What causes the unique day-night cycle at the poles?

• The Earth's orbit speed

• The distance from the Sun

• The Earth's axial tilt

• The Earth's rotation

Which pole has recorded the lowest temperature on Earth?

• South Pole

• Greenland

• North Pole

• Equator

Why is the North Pole warmer than the South Pole?

• It is closer to the Sun

• It is at sea level

• It is covered by land

• It has more wildlife

What is the primary reason for the South Pole's higher elevation?

• It is on a mountain

• It is closer to the Sun

• It is on a plateau

• It is on a thick ice sheet

Which treaty governs the scientific use of the South Pole?

• The Polar Research Agreement

• The Arctic Treaty

• The Antarctic Treaty System

• The International Science Treaty

Who was the first verified person to reach both the North and South Poles?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Roald Amundsen

• Frederick Cook

• Robert Peary

What makes it difficult to determine the exact location of the North Pole?

• Lack of GPS technology

• Shifting ice

• Dense forests

• High altitude

How much can a cruise to the North Pole cost?

• $50,000

• $30,000

• $20,000

• $10,000

What is a unique feature of living at the South Pole?

• It is densely populated

• It has a tropical climate

• It is always daytime

• It is in the New Zealand time zone

Why is the South Pole considered a desert?

• It has no wildlife

• It is covered in sand

• It receives low precipitation

• It has high temperatures