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WorksheetsThe Arctic vs. the Antarctic
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
The name "Arctic" comes from this language.
French
English
Greek
Latin
The name "Antarctic" means:
of the North
of the South
opposite of North
opposite of South
The ... is surrounded by ocean.
Arctic
Antarctic
The Antarctic has no ... .
penguins
polar bears
How deep is the ocean under the North Pole?
4,26 m
42,6 m
4,26 km
42,6 km
Th Antarctica is ... the size of Australia.
half
twice
third
three times
... % of Antarctica is covered by ice.
90
92
96
98
Which one is not true for Antarctica?
It's the lowest continent.
It's the windiest continent.
It's the coldest continent.
It's the driest continent.
In Antarctica, it snows ... on the coast than inland.
more
less
What is the lowest temperature measured in Antarctica?
- 69 °C
- 96 °C
- 89 °C
- 98 °C
Why is the Arctic warmer than the Antarctic?
It is higher.
The land below is warmer.
It's farther from the Sun in winter.
The ocean below passes heat to the surface.
What does 'inhospitable' mean?
There are no hospitals.
People cannot live there.
Polar regions help to ... climate on the Earth.
temperate
stable
decline
control
