Antarctic Journal - Reading Comprehension

Front

What month does the Author return home?

Back

March

Front

What month does the Author arrive in the Antarctic?

Back

November

Front

When does the green flash appear in the sky?

Back

At sunset

Front

What is a penguin rookery?

Back

A nesting area

Front

What do blue whales eat?

Back

Krill

Front

What is krill?

Back

Tiny shrimp-like ocean animals.

Front

What is the Antarctic?

Back

A continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth.

Front

What is the primary habitat of penguins?

Back

Antarctica and surrounding islands.

Front

What is the significance of the green flash?

Back

It is a rare optical phenomenon that occurs just after sunset.

Front

What type of climate does Antarctica have?

Back

It has a polar climate, characterized by extreme cold.