Antarctica

Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian

What percent of Antarctica is covered by sheets of ice?

• 98%

• 89%

• 99%

• 95%

Which of the following is not true about Antarctica?

• It is a desert

• It is an island

• Its population is 0

• It is a peninsula

What type of government does Antarctica have?

• Monarchy

• None

• Democratic Republic

• Constitutional Republic

Antarctica is larger than both ________.

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Australia

• Europe and Asia

• Europe and Australia

What is the southernmost place on the Earth?

• Arctic

• Cape of Good Hope

• Antarctica

• Australia

Which are true about Antarctica?

• It is the coldest place on Earth

• It is the driest place on Earth

• It is the stormiest place on Earth

• It is the windiest place on Earth

Which important named line of latitude is the continent of Antarctica closest to?

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

• Antarctic Circle

• Tropic of Capricorn

Antarctica is the _____ largest continent.

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

What is the average thickness of Antarctica's sheets of ice?

• 4 miles

• 3 miles

• 2 miles

• 1 mile