Question

Match the following:
i. Dead Sea a. Antarctica
ii. Continent of Extremes b.Australia
iii. Canberra c. Alps
iv. Dark Continent d. lowest part of the earth
v. Continent of Science e. Asia
vi. Mt.Blanc f. Africa

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Who among the following discovered the mainland of Antarctica in 1820?

A. Fabian von Bellingshausen

B. Ramchran Jee

C. James Cook

D. Mikhail Lazarev

Ans: A

Explanation: Fabian von Bellingshausen was the first person in the world who discovered the mainland of Antarctica, who came here in 1820 on the ship name “Vostok”. Hence, A is the correct option.2. Which is the highest peak in Antarctica?

A. Queen Maud Range

B. Mt. Vinson Massif

C. Mt. Erebus

D. Vida

Ans: B

Explanation: Mt. Vinson Massif is the highest peak in Antarctica. Hence, B is the correct option.3. Which of the following mountain range divides the Antarctica into two parts?

A. Trans-Antarctica Mountains

B. Great Dividing Range

C. Queen Maud RangeD. Cordillera de Los AndesAns: C

Explanation: Queen Maud Range divides the continent into parts. It contains extensive coal reserves. Hence, C is the correct option.

4. Which is the only active volcano of Antarctica?

A. Sakurajima

B. Mauna Loa

C. Kilauea

D. Mt. Erebus

Ans: D

Explanation: Mt. Erebus is the only active volcano of Antarctica. Hence, D is the correct option.5. When is the Sun not visible in Antarctica?

A. From 22 March to 23 September

B. From 22 April to 23 August

C. From 22 May to 23 October

D. From 22 January to 23 December

Ans: A

Explanation: The Sun is not visible from 22 March to 23 September in Antarctica. Hence, A is the correct option.

6. Which of the following is the main vegetation of Antarctica?

A. Lichen

B. Moss

C. Cactus

D. Both A & B

Ans: D

Explanation: There are lichens, (200 species) bryophytes (over 50 species of mosses and liverworts), fungi and over 700 species of algae found in the Antarctica. Hence, D is the correct option.

7. Which is the well-known flightless bird found in the Antarctica?

A. Penguin

B. Ostrich

C. Emu

D. Cassowary

Ans: A

Explanation: Penguin well-known flightless bird found in the Antarctica. Hence, A is the correct option.

Answer 2

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