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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. The White Continent refers to
      1. Australia
      2. Antarctica
      3. Europe
   2. Antarctica lies closest to
      1. Australia
      2. South America
      3. Asia
   3. The Sun never sets in Antarctica during the month of
      1. January
      2. October
      3. June
   4. The southernmost active volcano of the world is
      1. Mt Vinson
      2. Mt Erebus
      3. Mt Sidley
   5. The waters of this ocean wash the coast of Antarctica
      1. Pacific
      2. Atlantic
      3. Southern
2. 2.

   Name the following.

   1. The mountain range joining Lesser and Greater Antarctica
   2. The eastern coastal area comprising mountains of ancient granite and gneiss
   3. One of the largest glaciers in the world
   4. The highest volcanic mountain of Antarctica
   5. The highest mountain peak of Antarctica
   6. The largest sub-glacial lake discovered till date
   7. Radiant lights that illuminate the dark winter skies of Antarctica
   8. The gas that protects us from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the Sun
   9. India's latest research station in Antarctica
3. 3.

   Mosses, lichens and algae are the only form of vegetation found here. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Antarctica is devoid of permanent human habitation. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   The size of Antarctica has begun to shrink. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Pollution of the environment in Antarctica is on the rise. Give reasons.