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Antarctica | Destination World

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about Antarctica?
What do you think people travel to Antarctica to see?
What kind of weather do you expect in Antarctica?

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Antarctica | Destination World

Introduction: What makes Antarctica extreme? (00:00 – 01:05)

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1. Which three descriptions are used for Antarctica?

The coldest, windiest, and driest
The hottest, wettest, and greenest
The smallest, darkest, and oldest
The most crowded, noisiest, and busiest

2. Why is Antarctica considered a desert?

Because it never has wind
Because it is always sunny
Because it has a lot of sand dunes
Because it has little to no precipitation

3. How much rain does Antarctica average compared to the Sahara Desert (as stated)?

Antarctica: 3 inches; Sahara: 30 inches
Antarctica: 2 inches; Sahara: 3 inches
Antarctica: 10 inches; Sahara: 3 inches
Antarctica: 3 inches; Sahara: 2 inches

Antarctica | Destination World

Ice, volcanoes, and wildlife (01:05 – 02:12)

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1. What is said about the Antarctic ice sheet?

It is the smallest ice sheet on Earth
It is the largest single piece of ice in the world
It only covers a few hundred miles
It disappears completely every summer

2. What special feature is mentioned inside Mount Erebus?

A molten lake made of lava
A large lake of fresh water
A frozen waterfall
A forest

3. Which group is mentioned as being below the ice?

Camels and snakes
Lions and giraffes
Seals, octopus, and whales
Bears, wolves, and deer

Antarctica | Destination World

Science, research, and the challenge of Antarctica (02:12 – 02:58)

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1. Why do many countries set up research stations in Antarctica?

To mine gold and diamonds
To build large cities
To study scientific topics like climate change
To grow crops year-round

2. Which is listed as part of Antarctica's environment?

Hot, humid, and crowded
Cold, dry, and barren
Warm, rainy, and forested
Mild, wet, and grassy

3. What does the speaker say there is still more to do in Antarctica?

More to build above the ice
More to discover under the ice and snow
More to plant in the soil
More to cook with local foods

Antarctica | Destination World

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1. What main idea connects most of the video?

Antarctica is an extreme place with unique nature and important science
Antarctica is the best place for farming
Antarctica is mostly covered in sand
Antarctica has the largest human population in the world

2. According to the video, what is one reason tourists go to Antarctica?

To swim in warm oceans
To see amazing animals
To attend sports tournaments
To visit amusement parks

3. Which statement best matches the video's definition of a desert?

A place with lots of forests
A place with little to no precipitation
A place that is always hot
A place near the equator

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Antarctica | Destination World

Do you think Antarctica should be called a desert? Why or why not?
Which fact from the video surprised you the most, and why?
If you could visit Antarctica, what would you want to see: the ice sheet, wildlife, or Mount Erebus? Explain.
Why do you think scientists continue to study Antarctica even though it is a harsh environment?