Antarctica, the Earth's southernmost continent, is a land of extremes: vast ice sheets, frigid temperatures, and unique wildlife. Brush up on your Antarctic knowledge with this 10-question GK MCQ quiz!
1. In which direction is Antarctica located from most of the world's landmasses?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West
Answer: (b)
2. What percentage of Antarctica is covered in ice?
(a) 515%
(b) 75.2%
(c) 97.6%
(d) 98%
Answer: (c)
3. What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica?
(a) -49°C
(b) -64°C
(c) -106.2°C
(d) -93.2°C
Answer: (d)
4. Antarctica is a desert despite being covered in ice. Why?
(a) High winds constantly remove snow.
(b) The ice sheet prevents any precipitation.
(c) It receives very little sunlight year-round.
(d) All of the above
Answer: (b)
5. Which of these animals is NOT native to Antarctica?
(a) Polar bear
(b) Emperor penguin
(c) Adelie penguin
(d) Weddell seal
Answer: (a)
6. What is the name of the treaty that governs international relations concerning Antarctica?
(a) Kyoto Protocol
(b) Montreal Protocol
(c) Antarctic Treaty
(d) Paris Agreement
Answer: (c)
7. What is the active volcano located in Antarctica?
(a) Mount Kilimanjaro
(b) Mount Erebus
(c) Mount Fuji
(d) Mount Etna
Answer: (b)
8. Which country claims the largest portion of Antarctica?
(a) No single country claims Antarctica
(b) Chile
(c) France
(d) Australia
Answer: (d)
9. What is the term used to describe the period with 24 hours of sunlight in Antarctica?
(a) Midnight sun
(b) Polar night
(c) Equinox
(d) Solstice
Answer: (a)
10. What is the primary language of research stations in Antarctica?
(a) English
(b) There is no primary language
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