Antarctica and Polar Science Concepts

Antarctica and Polar Science Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores Antarctica's transition from a lush, warm region to its current icy state. It discusses the continent's geographical features, historical climate changes, and the role of tectonic shifts and ocean currents. The video highlights the impact of carbon dioxide fluctuations and plankton on global climate, leading to the formation of ice sheets. It concludes with a sponsor message from Brilliant.org.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between Antarctica and the North Pole?

The North Pole has more mountains than Antarctica.

Antarctica is warmer than the North Pole.

The North Pole is larger than Antarctica.

Antarctica is a continent, while the North Pole is not.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the climate condition of the Earth when Antarctica was lush?

Icehouse world

Greenhouse world

Desert world

Tundra world

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major ocean current is associated with Antarctica?

Gulf Stream

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Kuroshio Current

California Current

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current according to some researchers?

It warms the continent by bringing warm water.

It keeps cold water circulating around Antarctica.

It reduces the size of ice sheets.

It increases the salinity of the ocean.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological event contributed to the cooling of Antarctica?

The collision of India with Asia

The separation of Africa from South America

The formation of the Rocky Mountains

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do plankton contribute to carbon sequestration?

By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

By using carbon dioxide to form their shells

By consuming carbon dioxide through photosynthesis

By breaking down carbon dioxide in the soil

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of ice having a high albedo?

It absorbs more sunlight, increasing temperatures.

It traps heat, warming the atmosphere.

It reflects sunlight, reducing heat absorption.

It melts faster, increasing sea levels.

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