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Which continent is Antarctica the fifth largest continent in?

North America
South America (correct)
Africa
Asia

What is the average winter temperature for the Antarctic Peninsula?

-20°C
0°C
-30°C
-9°C (correct)

What is the high point in Antarctica?

Mount Vinson (correct)
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount McKinley

What is the largest wilderness area on Earth?

Antarctica (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the record wind speed experienced in Antarctica?

300 km/h (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the territorial claims on Antarctica?

All territorial claims on Antarctica follow lines of longitude, converging at the South Pole. Signup and view all the answers

What are the mean winter temperatures for the Antarctic Peninsula?

The mean winter temperatures for the Antarctic Peninsula are -9°C. Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of Antarctica in comparison to the USA and Mexico combined?

Antarctica is the same size as the USA and Mexico combined, at 14 million km2. Signup and view all the answers

What is the average elevation of the interior plateau in Antarctica?

The average elevation of the interior plateau in Antarctica is 2,500m. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum wind speed recorded in Antarctica?

The maximum wind speed recorded in Antarctica is 327km/h. Signup and view all the answers