Test your knowledge about the icy continent with our ultimate Antarctica trivia quiz. See how much you know about its geography, wildlife, history, and more!
1. Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
2. What is the approximate area of Antarctica?
15,000,000 km²
13,500,000 km²
16,000,000 km²
14,200,000 km²
3. What percentage of the world's freshwater is held in the ice of Antarctica?
60%
80%
70%
50%
4. Which species is native to Antarctica?
Albatrosses
Penguins
Krill
Seals
5. Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
Ernest Shackleton
Robert Scott
James Clark Ross
Roald Amundsen
6. What record does Antarctica hold for temperature?
−85.0 °C
−88.8 °C
−87.6 °C
−89.2 °C
7. What is the primary type of vegetation found in Antarctica?
Ferns
Flowers
Lichen or Moss
Grasses
8. What is the mean thickness of the Antarctic ice sheet?
2.0 km
2.1 km
1.9 km
1.6 km
9. Which major international agreement prohibits military activity in Antarctica?
Kyoto Protocol
Antarctic Treaty
Paris Agreement
Geneva Convention
10. What environmental concern is most associated with Antarctica?
