Antarctica Frozen Continent

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1. Does the word Antarctica come from Greek? Yes No

2. In terms of continent size where does Antarctica stand? Third largest Fifth largest Seventh largest Fourth largest

3. What is the upper speed limit of a penguin? 50km per hour 40km per hour 35 km per hour 10 km per hour

4. Which is the only variety of seal which will eat another seal? Ross seal Antarctic Fur seal Weddell seal Leopard seal

5. What percentage of Antarctica can sustain any type of plant life? 2% 7% 0% 5%

6. Scientists estimate that the last rainfall fell on Antarctica two million years ago? True False

7. What are nunataks? Glaciers Rocks Ice-breakers Native peoples

8. What nationality was Charles Wilkes, the first person to prove that Antarctica was a continent and not a group of islands? American Australian English Scottish

9. A wind speed of 320km per hour was recorded in Antarctica. True False

10. Who or what describes Antarctica as a 'natural reserve devoted to peace and science'? UN NASA World Heritage Antarctic Treaty