Antarctica Quiz

In which hemisphere is Antarctica located?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

During the summer months in Antarctica, how long does the sun shine each day?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 30 hours

What is the only continent on Earth that has no permanent human population?

• Asia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa

Who successfully reached the South Pole in 1911, becoming the first person to do so?

• Douglas Mawson

• Ernest Shackleton

• Roald Amundsen

• Robert Falcon Scott

What is the Antarctic Treaty System primarily concerned with?

• Military operations

• Economic development

• Political governance

• Scientific research

What is the most common route used when sailing from Argentina to Antarctica?

• Drake Passage

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Suez Canal

• Panama Canal

What is the main reason Antarctica is an ideal location for studying meteorite rocks?

• High precipitation levels

• Extreme heat

• Vast ice sheets

• Volcanic activity

What prohibits the exploitation of natural resources in Antarctica?

• European Union

• Antarctic Treaty System

• United Nations

• World Trade Organization

What type of climate can be used to describe Antarctica?

• Tundra

• Temperate

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

What is the largest research station in Antarctica?

• McMurdo Station

• Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

• Scott Base

• Palmer Station