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Online Worksheet - Antarctica

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ANTARCTICA

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Exploration
Who was the first person to reach the south pole and when? What nationality was he? Who was the second person to reach the south pole? How long after the first person reached the south pole did the second person arrive? What happened to Scott and his party on the return journey?

Climate and Geography
The lowest temperature ever recorded on earth was Vostok, Antarctica. What was that temperature? What is a Katabatic wind? What is the highest point on Antarctica? How high above sea level is the south pole? Give your answer in metres.

 

Wildlife
How many types of penguins breed on  the Antarctic continent? How long does the male Emperor Penguin keep the egg on his feet? What is the largest species of Albatross? What is a Leopard Seal's main food? What is a group of Humpback Whales called?

People

What are the names of the permanent Australian bases in Antarctica?

Which country has the largest territorial claim in Antarctica?

Visit the Mawson Station on Antarctica. What is the outside temperature?

How long has Mawson Station been there?