How Well Do You Know South Pole?

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How Well Do You Know South Pole? - Quiz

The south pole is one of the coldest places in the world which was discovered about a century ago. It is not a permanent point because of the thick ice.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The nearest water body to the south pole is 

    • A.

      Walvis bay

    • B.

      Meditarean sea

    • C.

      Gulf of mexico

    • D.

      Bay of wales

    Correct Answer
    D. Bay of wales
    Explanation
    The Bay of Wales is the correct answer because it is the nearest water body to the South Pole. Walvis Bay is located in Namibia, the Mediterranean Sea is located in southern Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico is located in North America, none of which are close to the South Pole.

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  • 2. 

    The area set aside for photo opportunities is known as 

    • A.

      Ceremonial south pole

    • B.

      Bay of wales

    • C.

      Weddell sea

    • D.

      Prime meridian

    Correct Answer
    A. Ceremonial south pole
    Explanation
    The area set aside for photo opportunities is known as the Ceremonial south pole. This is a designated location near the actual geographic South Pole where visitors can take photos and participate in ceremonial activities. It is a symbolic area that represents the South Pole and allows tourists and researchers to have a memorable experience at this iconic location.

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  • 3. 

    The south pole was discovered in 

    • A.

      1910

    • B.

      1911

    • C.

      1912

    • D.

      1913

    Correct Answer
    B. 1911
    Explanation
    In 1911, the South Pole was discovered. This was a significant achievement in the exploration of Antarctica. The discovery is credited to the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who led an expedition to the South Pole. On December 14, 1911, Amundsen and his team successfully reached the South Pole, becoming the first to do so. This marked a major milestone in the history of polar exploration and opened up new possibilities for scientific research and understanding of the Earth's southernmost point.

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  • 4. 

    The first female to trek to the south pole is 

    • A.

      Alexander Gamme

    • B.

      James Castrission

    • C.

      Justin Jones

    • D.

      Hannah Mckeand

    Correct Answer
    D. Hannah Mckeand
    Explanation
    Hannah Mckeand is the correct answer because she was the first female to trek to the South Pole. The other options, Alexander Gamme, James Castrission, and Justin Jones, are not known for this achievement. Therefore, Hannah Mckeand stands out as the correct choice.

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  • 5. 

    When does the south pole receive no sunlight?

    • A.

      Winter

    • B.

      Autumn

    • C.

      Spring

    • D.

      Summer

    Correct Answer
    A. Winter
    Explanation
    The south pole receives no sunlight during winter because it experiences a phenomenon called polar night. During this time, the sun remains below the horizon for several months, resulting in continuous darkness. As a result, the south pole is completely devoid of sunlight during this season.

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  • 6. 

    When was microbes detected to be living in the south pole ice?

    • A.

      1999

    • B.

      1996

    • C.

      1995

    • D.

      2000

    Correct Answer
    D. 2000
    Explanation
    In 2000, microbes were detected to be living in the south pole ice.

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  • 7. 

    The thickness of the ice was said to be 

    • A.

      2700m

    • B.

      2650m

    • C.

      2600m

    • D.

      2750m

    Correct Answer
    A. 2700m
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2700m. This implies that the thickness of the ice was measured to be 2700 meters.

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  • 8. 

    The south pole is located in which continent?

    • A.

      Asia

    • B.

      South America

    • C.

      Antarctica

    • D.

      Europe

    Correct Answer
    C. Antarctica
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Antarctica because the south pole is located on this continent. Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth and is mostly covered by ice. It is uninhabited and primarily used for scientific research. The south pole is the point on Earth where the axis of rotation intersects the surface and is located within Antarctica.

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  • 9. 

    The south pole station was established in 

    • A.

      1954

    • B.

      1955

    • C.

      1956

    • D.

      1957

    Correct Answer
    C. 1956
    Explanation
    The south pole station was established in 1956.

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  • 10. 

    The south pole is at the center of the

    • A.

      Northern hemisphere

    • B.

      Southern hemisphere

    • C.

      Tropic of cancer

    • D.

      Tropic of capricorn

    Correct Answer
    B. Southern hemisphere
    Explanation
    The south pole is located in the Southern hemisphere. The Southern hemisphere refers to the half of the Earth that is south of the equator. The south pole is the southernmost point on Earth, and it is situated in Antarctica, which is entirely within the Southern hemisphere. Therefore, the correct answer is the Southern hemisphere.

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