Antarctica's Mysteries Unveiled

What gives the Blood Falls in Antarctica its distinctive red color?

• Mineral deposits

• Volcanic ash

• Iron-rich water

• Algae

What is significant about Lake Vostok in Antarctica?

• It is the smallest subglacial lake

• It is the warmest lake in Antarctica

• It has been sealed off for over 15 million years

• It is located above sea level

What do the fossils found in Antarctica suggest about its past?

• It was always a frozen desert

• It was once part of a supercontinent

• It has always been isolated

• It was never inhabited by dinosaurs

How do crocodile ice fish survive in the cold waters of Antarctica?

• They migrate to warmer waters

• They have thick scales for insulation

• They hibernate during winter

• They have antifreeze proteins in their blood

What is the Wilkes Land anomaly believed to be?

• A large volcanic crater

• A giant ice cave

• A hidden mountain range

• A massive impact crater

What is unique about Mount Erebus in Antarctica?

• It is the coldest place on Earth

• It has a constantly molten lava lake

• It is the oldest volcano

• It is the tallest mountain

What do mummified seals in Antarctica help scientists study?

• Seal migration patterns

• Seal diet and Antarctic history

• Seal breeding habits

• Seal communication methods

What was discovered about the ozone layer over Antarctica in the 1980s?

• It was completely intact

• It had no effect on UV radiation

• It had a severe thinning

• It was thicker than expected

What do fossil forests in Antarctica indicate about its ancient climate?

• It was always covered in ice

• It was once a warm, vegetated area

• It was always a desert

• It never supported plant life

What is the controversy surrounding the Ellsworth pyramids?

• They are believed to be alien structures

• They are believed to be ancient temples

• They are thought to be man-made

• They are considered natural formations