Antarctic Wildlife and Experiences

The transcript details Jennifer Owings Dewey's four-month exploration of Antarctica, focusing on her experiences at Palmer Station, Litchfield Island, and interactions with wildlife like penguins and krill. She documents her observations, including the penguin rookery, the Antarctic food chain, and a thrilling glacier adventure. The narrative concludes with reflections on the unique Antarctic environment.

What was the author's first exciting encounter upon reaching Antarctica?

• Seeing the Northern Lights

• Encountering humpback whales

• Meeting a group of penguins

• Exploring an ice cave

Why is it important to walk carefully on open ground in Antarctica?

• To prevent getting lost

• To avoid disturbing wildlife

• To prevent damaging ancient moss

• To avoid slipping on ice

What is a unique behavior observed in Adélie penguins at the rookery?

• They build nests with seaweed

• They perform a static display

• They sing songs to attract mates

• They hibernate during winter

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

• Small fish

• Krill

• Seaweed

• Plankton

What did the author and her friend Carl conclude about the taste of krill?

• It is sweet and tangy

• It tastes like chicken

• It has a unique fishy flavor

• It tastes like butter and garlic

What natural phenomenon did the author experience on the glacier?

• A snowstorm

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A crevasse opening

How did the author manage to escape the crevasse?

• She scrambled out slowly

• She waited for the ice to melt

• She used a rope to climb out

• She was rescued by a team

What is the 'green flash' that the author witnessed?

• A rare type of aurora

• A meteor shower

• A reflection of the sun on ice

• A brief green light at sunset

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

• A piece of ice

• A krill sample

• A penguin feather

• A sterile penguin egg

What does the author reflect on when looking at the desert landscape at home?

• The diversity of wildlife

• The warmth of the sun

• The beauty of the Antarctic desert

• The vastness of the ocean