Antarctica Exploration
Explore the geography, climate, and unique features of Antarctica with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 Social Studies.
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Antarctica: The Icy Continent
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What makes Antarctica unique among all continents?
It is the hottest continent.
It is the driest continent.
It is the coldest continent.
It is the most populated continent.
2. Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
3. Antarctica is covered by a massive ice sheet that contains about 90% of the world's water.
4. The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica, reaching nearly -89 degrees .
5. Many countries have claimed parts of Antarctica, but it is primarily governed by the Antarctic Treaty System.
True
False
6. Antarctica is home to a large number of native human populations.
True
False
7. Describe two types of animals that live in Antarctica and explain how they are adapted to the cold environment.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Most human activity in Antarctica is related to scientific .
9. Large chunks of ice that break off glaciers and float in the ocean are called .
10. The hole in the layer was first discovered over Antarctica.