Antarctica: The Frozen Continent
An 11th-grade social studies worksheet exploring the geography, climate, and geopolitical significance of Antarctica.
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Antarctica: The Frozen Continent
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of Antarctica. Some questions may require critical thinking and analysis.
1. Which international treaty governs activities in Antarctica, designating it as a scientific preserve and banning military activity?
Paris Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Antarctic Treaty System
Geneva Conventions
2. What percentage of Earth's freshwater is stored in Antarctica's ice sheets?
50%
70%
90%
99%
3. The continent of Antarctica is surrounded by the Ocean.
4. The highest point in Antarctica is the .
5. Antarctica is considered a due to its extremely low precipitation.
6. The ozone layer depletion is more pronounced over Antarctica than anywhere else on Earth.
True
False
7. Antarctica is home to a permanent human population.
True
False
8. Explain why Antarctica is crucial for global climate research.
9. Discuss the potential geopolitical challenges and opportunities associated with Antarctica's natural resources.
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