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Have you ever planned to go to Antarctica? Antarctica is the earth’s southernmost continent. It is an iced-based continent, and it harbors the south pole, as it is located in the southern hemisphere region almost entirely south of the Antarctic region. It boasts incredible wildlife, including different whales and penguins. If you want to see how you will do on an exam, stop, freeze, and utilize this quiz.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Antarctica is the largest continent in the world.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent.

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  • 2. 

    Approximately 60% of Antarctica is covered in ice.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Over 98% of Antarctica has ice all over it and 0.4 % is not covered in ice.

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  • 3. 

    Antarctica has the smallest population of 0

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Antarctica does have the smallest population of people 0.

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  • 4. 

    Antarctica is a cold country

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Antarctica is not technically a country. It is a continent dedicated to science.

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  • 5. 

    Antarctica is the windiest, coldest and driest place on earth.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Antarctica is the windiest, coldest and driest place on earth because it is on the bottom of the globe.

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  • 6. 

    In Antarctica, there are 350 species of plants.  

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    There are 350 kinds of plants recorded in Antarctica.

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  • 7. 

    Antarctica gets its name from the Greek language.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Antarctica does get its name from Greek.

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  • 8. 

    The lowest temperature recorded is -1°C

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Antarctica’s lowest temperature recorded is -89°C.

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  • 9. 

    During the early March until late September it is dark all the time.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    False. During the early March until late September, Antarctica experiences the polar night, where the sun remains below the horizon for an extended period. However, it is not dark all the time. There are periods of twilight and some daylight, albeit minimal, during this time.

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