Question 1

Which of the following statements about the explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Both men wanted to be the first to reach the South Pole.

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Both men had much experience dealing with cold and snow.

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Both men were explorers from Great Britain.

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Both men were explorers from Norway.

Question 2

Why is there no permanent human settlement in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

The harsh conditions in winter make it unfavorable for year-round inhabitants.

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The rules set by the Antarctic Treaty prevent scientists from studying there year-round.

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The ice shelves along the coast prevent ships from coming close year-round.

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The weakening ozone layer makes the environment unsafe for humans in the winter.

Question 3

How much food and other supplies do Antarctic research stations store?

Accepted Answer

enough for a year or more

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enough for three years

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enough for six months

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enough for two months

Question 4

What do we call the technology by which scientists study rock formations below ice sheets?

Accepted Answer

remote sensing

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three-dimensional maps

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global positioning system

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magnetic resonance imaging

Question 5

In what way is climate change affecting Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

The amount of plankton and krill is decreasing.

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The ice shelf is thickening and growing.

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There is more ship traffic in the area.

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Fewer icebergs are found in the waters.

Question 6

No section of Antarctica is claimed by an individual country.

Accepted Answer

True

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Not applicable

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False

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Partially true

Question 7

One purpose of the Antarctic Treaty is to protect Antarctica’s environment.

Accepted Answer

True

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Partially true

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Not applicable

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False

Question 8

Summer is the best time for scientists to work in Antarctica.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

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Not applicable

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Partially true

Question 9

The levels of ozone in the atmosphere are lowest over the Arctic Circle and over Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

Accepted Answer

True

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Not applicable

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Partially true

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False

Question 10

Geographers cannot tell if the Antarctic ice sheet is shrinking.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

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Partially true

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Not applicable

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