Introductory Quiz

Read the Antarctica Fact Book link and indicate whether the following statements are True or False.

1. It wasn't until 1840 that explorers discovered that Antarctica was a continent.
2. Antarctica is double the area of the USA and triple the size of Australia.
3. 28 countries have recognized territories in the Antarctica.
4. West Antarctica has a warmer climate than East Antarctica.
5. 98% of Antarctica is barren rock covered with ice.
6. The highest mountain in Antarctica is the Bentleigh subglacial trench.
7. There are rich mineral deposits in Antarctica.
8. Antarctica is the windiest continent on earth.
9. Antarctica is the wettest continent on earth.
10. A hole in the ozone layer in Antarctica is the largest on earth.
11. Most of Antarctica is flat.
12. 28 nations have year round research stations on Antarctica.
13. Around 4000 people work on Antarctica during the summer months.
14. The Antarctica Treaty came into force on December 1, 1959.
15. Under the Treaty, military personnel are not permitted in Antarctica.
16. A Protocol on Envoronmental Protection to the Antarctica Treaty was signed in October 1991.
17. The only economic activity in Antarctica is fishing with 147,000 metric tons caught in 2004-2005.
18. There are 26 airports in Antarctica.
19. McMurdo is the only developed Port in Antarctica.
20. No country has claimed the area between 90 and 150 degrees west.