Antarctica Geography and Facts

Antarctica is home to this southernmost active volcano on the planet.

This largest floating ice shelf makes up 3.7 percent of the total area of Antarctica.

Nearly ___ countries operate more than ___ research stations around Antarctica.

Antarctica is home to roughly how much of the planet's fresh water?

T or F: Felicity Aston was the first person to ski the 1,084 mile trek across Antarctica.

T or F: Until 1820, Antarctica was believed to be just a group of islands, not a continent.

What percent of Antarctica is covered by ice?

On Dec. 14, 1911 this Norwegian explorer was the first human to reach the South Pole.

In 1983 Antarctica's Vostok station recorded the coldest temperature ever; what was it?

The average Antarctic ice is about how thick?

T or F: Antarctica is the fifth largest continent.

Antarctica is the windiest continent, with winds in some places reaching speeds of...?

T or F: There are no trees or shrubs on Antarctica.

This region of Antarctica is the driest place on Earth, with almost no snow or ice cover.

This range divides Antarctica East and West and is one of the longest mountain ranges on Earth.

In 2010, a mile deep rift was discovered beneath the ice that could rival what landmark?

T or F: Antarctica has an area roughly 1 and 1/2 times the size of the U.S.

T or F: The most abundant land animal on Antarctica is the penguin.

T or F: After the Arctic, the Antarctic Ice Sheet is the second largest mass of ice on Earth.

T or F: Norway and Denmark claimed Antarctica in 1912 and 1914 treaties.

This ice covered range has 9,000' peaks and stretch across Antarctica's continental interior.