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1. 1.

   Identify who I am.

   1. I am the largest reserve of fresh water in the world: __________________.
   2. I am the highest point in Antarctica: __________________.
   3. I am the most active volcano: __________________.
   4. I was discovered in 1820: __________________.
   5. I was one of the earliest explorers from England: __________________.
2. 2.

   Unscramble the letters to form correct words and briefly describe each.

   LIKLR, LZBADIZR, LEAS, HELWA, NAICATRTAC, CHELNIS, ONSIRP, EGNPINU

3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Greater Antarctica lies to the __________________ of Lesser Antarctica.
   2. Thick permanent layers of snow and ice are called __________________.
   3. The Andes Mountains of South America continue southwards as the __________________.
   4. Because of extreme cold Antarctica is often referred to as the __________________ Desert.
   5. Antarctica was discovered in __________________.
4. 4.

   Give two examples from Antarctica for each of the following.

   1. Seals 2. Birds 3. Glaciers 4. Mineral resources

5. 5.

   Antarctica is not the smallest continent. Give geographical reasons.

6. 6.

   Name all the oceans that surround the 'White Continent'.