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WorksheetsANTARCTICA 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Antarctica is divided into which two sections?
North South
North West
East West
South East
Who owns Antarctica?
USA, Russia, China
USA, England, Africa
Russia, China, Australia
No One Owns it
What percent of the world’s fresh water is in Antarctica?
60%
70%
80%
90%
This type of ice breaks off and floats in the water, with 20% of the top showing.
Ice Sheet
Ice Shelf
Glacier
Iceberg
Ice Sheet
Ice Shelf
Glacier
Iceberg
Antarctica is the windiest place on earth?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a true fact about Antarctica?
It is the highest continent
Is is the world's largest desert
It is the smallest continent
It is the driest of all continents
Antarctica is the _______ largest continent.
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
What percent of Earth’s Ice is in Antarctica?
60%
70%
80%
90%
1) Which continents are smaller than Antarctica?
Africa
Australia
North America
Europe
5) The whole of Antarctica lies to the south of this latitude?
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Antarctic Circle.
7) Floating ice sheets that spread over the sea in Antarctica are called _____________.
icebergs
ice shelves
ice caps
What is the meaning of "Antarctic"?
opposite of the Arctic
opposite of the Antarctica
largest continent
most southern continent
Antarctica has no native population of these.
animals
plants
people
water
What is the South Pole?
center of Antarctica
largest southern sea
name for largest iceberg discovered
where all poled scientific instruments are located
What is an atmospheric gas that absorbs harmful UV radiation?
oxygen
methane
nitrogen
ozone
How do Antarctica’s climate and landscape affect plant and animal life there?
A varied climate allows many kinds of animals and plants to flourish.
Constant snowfall all over Antarctica provides water for animals.
The harsh climate makes it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
What challenge might Antarctica most likely face in the future?
climate change
drought
overpopulation
