Exploring Antarctica
A Grade 6 social studies worksheet exploring the geography, climate, and unique characteristics of Antarctica.
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Exploring Antarctica
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to refer to the provided map.
Refer to the map of Antarctica below to answer the following questions:
1. Which continent is Antarctica located closest to?
Africa
South America
Australia
Asia
2. What percentage of the world's freshwater is stored in Antarctica's ice sheet?
50%
70%
90%
30%
3. Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on .
4. The largest land animal in Antarctica is the .
5. The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica and is home to many marine .
6. Antarctica has a permanent human population.
True
False
7. The Antarctic Treaty System protects Antarctica for scientific research and peaceful purposes.
True
False
8. Describe two challenges faced by scientists working in Antarctica.
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