Penguin Behavior and Antarctic Experiences

The transcript details an author's four-month exploration of Antarctica, focusing on her experiences at Palmer Station, visits to Lichfield Island, observations of penguin behavior, and the role of krill in the food chain. It also describes a dangerous adventure on a glacier, witnessing the rare green flash, and reflections on the journey home.

What was the author's initial exciting encounter upon arriving in Antarctica?

• Seeing the Northern Lights

• Meeting a group of scientists

• Encountering humpback whales

• Finding a rare plant species

Why is it important to walk carefully on Lichfield Island?

• To prevent damaging the fragile moss

• To keep the island clean

• To avoid disturbing the penguins

• To avoid getting lost

What behavior do penguins exhibit when greeting each other at the nest?

• They rub chests and bellies

• They perform a dance

• They build a nest together

• They sing a song

What is the primary diet of the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth?

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Krill

• Seaweed

What did the author and her friend Carl do with the krill they collected?

• Used it as bait for fishing

• Cooked and tasted it

• Preserved it for research

• Fed it to the penguins

What natural phenomenon did the author witness on the glacier?

• A solar eclipse

• The Green Flash

• A meteor shower

• The Aurora Australis

How did the author manage to escape from the crevasse on the glacier?

• She waited for the ice to melt

• She used a rope to climb out

• She crawled out slowly

• She was rescued by a team

What did the author bring back from Antarctica as a memento?

• A rock from the glacier

• A penguin feather

• A piece of ice

• A sterile penguin egg

What did the author notice about the sky while on the glacier?

• It was covered with dark storm clouds

• It was completely clear

• It had greenish purple clouds

• It was filled with shooting stars

What did the author do with her clothes to make room for the penguin egg in her suitcase?

• She mailed them home

• She left them at the station

• She gave them away

• She packed them tightly