Antarctica Quiz 22 Qs (Choice + blanks)

What is the body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Drake Passage

What is the name of the former British military base in Antarctica that has the world's southernmost post office?

• La Mer Channel

• Brown Bluff

• Deception Island

• Port Lockroy

What is the main challenge for penguin parents during an unusually wet season in Antarctica?

• Building nests

• Keeping babies dry

• Avoiding predators

• Finding food

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of the luxury Expedition ship mentioned in the text that has drying closets in the Suites?

• Polar Odyssey

• Antarctic Dream

• Drake Passage Explorer

• Seabourn Venture

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which type of penguin is named for the obvious marking on its face?

• Emperor Penguin

• Gentoo Penguin

• Chinstrap Penguin

• Adelie Penguin

What is the name of the channel in Antarctica known for its narrow passage with steep snowy cliffs on either side?

• Penguin Channel

• Drake Channel

• Lemaire Channel

• Antarctic Channel

What unique feature does the Seabourn Venture ship have that allows guests to explore the depths of the ocean?

• Deep-sea diving equipment

• Expedition submarines

• Underwater hotel rooms

• Helicopter rides

What is the name of the volcano in Antarctica that the text mentions as being the Caldera of the volcano?

• La Mer Channel

• Port Lockroy

• Deception Island

• Brown Bluff

What is the main purpose of the disinfecting tubs mentioned in the text before going on shore in Antarctica?

• To clean penguin nests

• To collect water samples

• To prevent disease spread

• To wash clothes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What type of whales were seen surrounding the ship in Antarctica according to the text?

• Blue Whales

• Orca Whales

• Humpback Whales

• Beluga Whales

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3