Exploring Fascinating Facts About Antarctica

Which pole is colder, the North Pole or the South Pole?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Both are equally cold

• Neither, they are warm

What percentage of Antarctica is not covered in ice?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 2%

Which of the following animals can be found in Antarctica?

• Kangaroos

• Elephants

• Penguins

• Lions

What causes the snow in Antarctica to turn different colors in the summer?

• Snow algae

• Animal activity

• Pollution

• Minerals in the snow

Why is Antarctica considered a desert?

• It gets very little rain

• It has many cacti

• It has no sand

• It is very hot

How thick can the ice sheet in Antarctica get?

• 1 to 3 miles

• 5 to 10 miles

• 50 to 100 feet

• 10 to 20 feet

When does winter begin in Antarctica?

• March

• June

• December

• September

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

• James Cook

• Christopher Columbus

• Roald Amundsen

• Marco Polo

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What is Deception Island known for?

• A polar volcano

• A tropical beach

• A large forest

• A desert

What does the Antarctic Treaty state?

• It is a place for military bases

• Only tourists can visit

• Scientists must share their research

• Antarctica belongs to one country

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