Antarctica - Internet Research Sheet
Name ............................... Class ...........
Exploration
| Who was the first person to reach the south pole and when? |
| What nationality was he? |
| Who was the second person to reach the south pole? |
| How long after the first person reached the south pole did the second person arrive? |
| What happened to Scott and his party on the return journey? |
Climate
| The lowest temperature ever recorded on earth was Vostok, Antarctica. What was that temperature? |
| What is a Katabatic wind? |
| What is the highest point on Antarctica? |
| How high above sea level is the south pole? Give your answer in metres. |
Wildlife
| How many types of penguin breed on the Antarctic continent? |
How long does the male Emperor Penguin keep the egg on his feet? |
| What is the largest species of Albatross? |
| What is a Leopard Seal's main food? |
| What is a group of humpback whales called? |
People
| What are the names of the permanent Australian bases in Antarctica? |
| Which country has the largest territorial claim in Antarctica? |
| Visit the Mawson Station on Antarctica. What is the outside temperature? |
| How long has Mawson Station been there? |