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Classwork on Antarctica-5th graders

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Antarctica known for?

a)

Being the hottest place on Earth

b)

Being the coldest, windiest, and driest place

c)

Having the most cities

d)

Being the most populated continent

2.

Who lives in Antarctica permanently?

a)

Many families

b)

Only tourists

c)

Only government officials

d)

No one permanently

3.

What type of penguin is the largest in the world?

a)

King penguin

b)

Adelie penguin

c)

Emperor penguin

d)

Gentoo penguin

4.

Which seals are mentioned as living in Antarctica?

a)

Harbor seals and elephant seals

b)

Weddell seals and leopard seals

c)

Gray seals and monk seals

d)

Ringed seals and fur seals

5.

What do blue whales and humpback whales feed on in Antarctica?

a)

Fish

b)

Krill

c)

Plankton

d)

Seaweed

6.

What type of plants can survive in Antarctica?

a)

Trees and flowers

b)

Moss and lichens

c)

Ferns and shrubs

d)

Cacti and succulents

7.

What is the temperature in Antarctica during winter?

a)

Can drop as low as -80°C

b)

Can reach up to 0°C

c)

Is always above freezing

d)

Is usually around 10°C

8.

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

a)

Robert Scott

b)

James Cook

c)

Roald Amundsen

d)

Fabian von Bellingshausen

9.

What is unique about the sun in Antarctica during summer?

a)

It never rises

b)

It sets every hour

c)

It never sets

d)

It shines only at night

10.

What is Antarctica classified as, despite being covered in ice?

a)

A rainforest

b)

A desert

c)

A mountain range

d)

A tropical paradise

11.

What role does Antarctica play in our planet's health?

a)

It increases global warming

b)

It is a major source of pollution

c)

It helps regulate the climate

d)

It has no impact

12.

What type of seabirds are mentioned as flying around Antarctica?

a)

Sparrows

b)

Albatrosses

c)

Eagles

d)

Pigeons

13.

What is a significant feature of Antarctica's ice?

a)

It is thin and fragile

b)

It holds most of the world's fresh water

c)

It melts quickly

d)

It is made of salt

14.

Why was Antarctica the last continent to be discovered?

a)

It has no resources

b)

It is always dark

c)

It is hard to reach and far away

d)

It is very small

15.

What is the primary reason for the melting of ice in Antarctica?

a)

Global warming

b)

Overfishing

c)

Increased tourism

d)

Natural cycles

16.

Which animal is known for its unique ability to survive extreme cold in Antarctica?

a)

Snowy owl

b)

Antarctic krill

c)

Walrus

d)

Polar bear

17.

What is the main source of food for seals in Antarctica?

a)

Fish

b)

Krill

c)

Squid

d)

Plankton

18.

Finish the sentence:

(a)   are the largest penguins in the world!

19.

Antarctica was the last (a)   to be discovered.

20.

In 1911, a brave (a)   explorer named Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole