Lesson 1
What direction do you travel to get to South America
What is compressed to make a glacier
snow
What country requires a permit to visit Antarctica
UK
What causes an issue to Antarctica when thinking about fishing
illegal/unreported fishing
What bird is threatened
Albatross
How far is South America
4,000 KM
What percent of land in Antarctica is covered in ice
99%
Which animal lives in pods
Killer Whale
What resource in Antarctica could help with the world's demand for energy
coal
What type of scientist study rocks
Geologist
How far is Africa
5,000 KM
The highest peak- Mt. Vinson is how high above sea level
4900 m
responsible travel to conserve land is called
ecotourism
What is one way tourism hurts Antarctica
trampling of vegetation, disturbing wildlife and introduction of alien species
What does it mean to conserve
protect
What percent of the world's fresh water is in the ice?
70%
The addition of new snow to a glacier is called
accumulation
How many species of penguin are in Antarctica
6
What resource in Antarctica could help with a cure for cancer
microscopic plants and animals
What was the first country to sign the treaty
UK
What happens to snow that falls
It does not melt, builds up, and becomes part of the ice
Why is Antarctica so cold
High latitude means the sun energy is spread over large area
The sun does not always rise above horizon
What is iceberg calving
A piece of an iceberg breaks off
What is ban in Antarctica
Mining
How many species of albatross are there
22