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Grade 1/2P Antarctic Quiz

Quiz by Jos Hay

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  • Q1
    What kind of dogs were used in Antarctica?
    Wolf
    Labrador
    Golden Retriever
    Huskies
    30s
  • Q2
    The Nuyina is the new ice breaker for use in Antarctica in 2020. What does the name 'Nuyina' mean?
    Southern Lights
    Ice Breaker
    Southern Constellations
    Red and White
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the original name for a ski-doo?
    Ski-mobile
    Ski-skate
    Ski-sled
    Ski-dog
    30s
  • Q4
    Why was it unsafe to have a coal-fired engine on the Endurance?
    Because the water would evaporate.
    Because it is made out of wood and might catch on fire.
    Because the weight of the coal made the boat too heavy.
    Because if they ran out of coal the boat would stop.
    30s
  • Q5
    Why does the Nuyina have bright colours?
    So it can be seen easily.
    So it looks nice.
    To attract penguins.
    To match the Aurora Australis.
    30s
  • Q6
    Why are helicopters called taxis in Antarctica?
    Because they use them a lot to get around.
    Because they can drive on land.
    Because they have the same chequered pattern on the side.
    Because you can't have cars in Antarctica.
    30s
  • Q7
    Why did they ban huskies in Antarctica?
    Because they kept biting people.
    Because they needed too much food.
    Because they take up too much room on the ships.
    Because they were worried they would spread diseases to the seals.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a Hagglund?
    A penguin.
    A boat.
    A land vehicle.
    A plane.
    30s
  • Q9
    Who was the first person recognised to get to Antarctica?
    Shackleton
    Scott
    Amundsen
    Mawson
    30s
  • Q10
    How did Ernest Shackleton die?
    His boat sank.
    He developed scurvy.
    He had a heart attack.
    He fell down a crevasse.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which is the tallest penguin?
    Rockhopper penguin
    Gentoo penguin
    Emperor penguin
    King penguin
    30s

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