Oxford University Press solutions for Voyage Geography [English] Class 7 chapter 18 - Antarctica: Location, Physical Features, Climate, Natural Vegetation [Latest edition]

Why is Antarctica considered to be a desert?

Antarctica is a far more dynamic place than anyone could have imagined a century ago. Why?

Discuss the importance of the many research stations in Antarctica for the global community.

The scientists working at the research stations in Antarctica face very harsh and difficult conditions. Still, they have chosen to work at these stations.
What lessons do you learn from them?

Identify who I am

I am the largest reserve of freshwater in the world

Identify who I am:

 I am the highest point in Antarctica

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I am the most active volcano

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I was discovered in 1820

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I was one of the earliest explorers from England

Unscramble the letters to form a correct word and briefly describe it.

LIKLR

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LZBADIZR

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LEAS 

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HELWA 

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NAICATRTAC 

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CHELNIS 

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ONSIRP 

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EGNPINU 

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Greater Antarctica lies to the _____ of Lesser Antarctica.

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Thick permanent layers of snow and ice are called_______.

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The Andes Mountains of South America continue southwards as the ________.

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Because of extreme cold Antarctica is often referred to as the _____Desert.

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Antarctica was discovered in _____.

Give two examples from Antarctica for the following\

Seals

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Birds

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Glaciers

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Mineral resources

Give geographical reasons for the following:

Antarctica is not the smallest continent.

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The sun never sets in Antarctica during the summer month.

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Antarctica is called the Polar Desert.

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The North Pole is warmer than the South Pole.

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Antarctica’s sole human inhabitants are visiting scientists who work in research stations.

Name all the oceans that surround the ‘White Continent’.

What is the literal meaning of the word Antarctica?

What are dry valleys?

What is a blizzard?

List a few birds found in Antarctica.

Write a note on the ice cap of Antarctica. Why is Antarctica called the ‘White Continent’?

Describe the physical features of Antarctica.

Describe the summer season in Antarctica.

Describe the winter season in Antarctica.

Give an account of the wildlife found in Antarctica.

The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica is seen in the photograph here.

Who were Roald Amundsen and Capt? Robert Falcon Scott?

The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica is seen in the photograph here.

Why do countries have research stations in Antarctica?

With the help of encyclopedias and the Internet, find out more about the wildlife of Antarctica.

Collect information and pictures of the albatross. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Collect information and pictures of the krill. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Collect information and pictures of the midge. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Collect information and pictures of the Springtail. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Collect information and pictures of the Toothfish. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Collect information and pictures of the tern. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.

Read news magazines in your school library and search the Internet to gather information on the effects of climate change and global warming on Antarctica. Write a report on the basis of your research.