Antarctica, South Georgia and more!
Fourteen questions related to Antarctica and the regions that surround it. Good Luck to everyone!
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Quiz Questions
1.
Sir Ernest Shackleton returned to which Antarctic island to rescue his men on 30th August 1916?
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A.
Seal Island
B.
Elephant Island
C.
Whale Island
D.
Lion Island
2.
The northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula is known by what name?
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A.
Graham Land
B.
Palmer Land
C.
Prince George Land
D.
Queen Elizabeth Land
3.
Which Orcadian name was given to a South Georgian whaling station?
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A.
Leith Harbour
B.
Kirkwall
C.
Westray
D.
Stromness
4.
Which of the following is the name of one of the South Sandwich Islands?
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A.
Michaelmas Island
B.
Candlemas Island
C.
Lammas Island
D.
Martinmas Island
5.
What is the name of the most recently erupted British volcano?
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A.
Mount Michael
B.
Mount Jackson
C.
Mount Belinda
D.
Mount Carlisle
6.
The largest ever recorded Blue Whale was processed on South Georgia. How long was it?
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A.
13.58m (44' 6½")
B.
22.58m (77' 4⅓")
C.
33.58m (110' 2")
D.
44.58m (142' 11¾")
7.
On average, what percentage of an iceberg is above the waterline?
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A.
25%
B.
10%
C.
5%
D.
20%
8.
The remote building shown here at Port Lockroy serves what purpose? (Select all answers you think are correct).
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A.
UK Antarctica Heritage Trust Museum.
B.
Most southerly operational Post Office in the world.
C.
Former British Research Station.
D.
Secret World War II British base ("Operation Tabarin").
9.
The stunningly scenic Lemaire Channel is often commonly referred to by what name?
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A.
Kodak Gap
B.
Fuji Valley
C.
Polaroid Paradise
D.
Agfa Avenue
10.
Which honour was bestowed upon Noble Caledonia director Dr Kim Crosbie?
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A.
Scott-Amundsen Shield
B.
Blue Peter Badge
C.
British Empire Medal
D.
Polar Medal
11.
A zodiac heads out sightseeing in which aptly named part of Antarctica?
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A.
Splendid Bay
B.
Heavenly Cove
C.
Paradise Harbour
D.
Shangri-La Sound
12.
Steam rises from the waters 'inside' which Antarctic island?
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A.
Doubtful Island
B.
Deception Island
C.
Deceitful Island
D.
Danger Island
13.
Which breed of penguin enjoys the South Georgian sunshine?
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A.
Emperor Penguin
B.
King Penguin
C.
Royal Penguin
D.
Gentoo Penguin
14.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, went questioned, would frequently declare: "I am..."?
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A.
an Irishman
B.
an Englishman
C.
a Scotsman
D.
a Welshman
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Congratulations!
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Well done on making it through to the end. Look out for another quiz in July!
