Arctic vs Antarctica: Key Differences

What is the primary geographical feature of the Arctic?

• A continent covered by an ice sheet

• An ocean surrounded by landmasses

• A desert with sand dunes

• A mountain range

Which of the following animals is native to the Arctic but not found in Antarctica?

• Penguins

• Polar bears

• Seals

• Whales

What is the primary use of Antarctica by humans?

• Resource extraction

• Tourism

• Scientific research

• Agriculture

Which region is generally warmer?

• Antarctica

• Arctic

• Both are equally cold

• Neither, they are both warm

What is a key difference in the wildlife between the Arctic and Antarctica?

• The Arctic has penguins, while Antarctica has polar bears

• The Arctic has a wider variety of land mammals e.g. polar bears

• Antarctica has more land predators & humans

• Both regions have the same wildlife

Which region holds the record for the lowest recorded temperature on Earth?

• Arctic

• Antarctica

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

What is the primary climate characteristic of Antarctica compared to the Arctic?

• Warmer and more humid

• Colder due to higher elevation and thick ice sheet

• Hot and dry

• Mild and temperate

Which of the following statements is true about human populations in the Arctic?

• There are no indigenous populations

• Indigenous populations have lived there for thousands of years

• It is only used for scientific research

• It is uninhabited

What surrounds Antarctica?

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Southern Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

Which of the following is a key difference between the Arctic and Antarctica?

• Both are continents

• The Arctic is a continent, while Antarctica is an ocean

• Antarctica is a continent, while the Arctic is primarily an ocean

• Both are primarily oceans