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Let's begin with the basics. Where is the southernmost point of Earth located?

Compass navigation

Antarctic
Arctic
Both, depending on time of year
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Which polar region is home to the polar bear?

Polar bear

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Which polar region is almost entirely covered by an ice sheet?

Table Iceberg Cape Adare Ross Sea, Antarctica

Antarctic
Arctic

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In which region can you experience the Midnight Sun during summer?

Midnight Sun in Norway

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice happens around the 20th or 21st of June. Which part of the world gets 24 hours of daylight at this time of year?

Summer solstice

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Penguins are native to which pole?

Penguins in Antarctica

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Which polar region is inhabited by indigenous communities?

Eskimo inuit

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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If you want to see the Aurora Borealis, which polar region would you head to?

Sleep under the Northern Lights

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Reindeer are found in the wild in which polar region?

Reindeer

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Which area is colder on average, with temperatures dropping as low as -128.6°F (-89.2°C)?

Cold person trembling shivering

Antarctic
Arctic

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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Walruses can be found near which pole?

Walrus

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Give yourself a pat on the back, you're halfway through the quiz! Which polar region is drier, receiving very little precipitation?

Antarctica

Antarctic
Arctic

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The ozone hole is a phenomenon primarily observed over which pole?

Ozone layer

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Which polar region has a larger landmass, covering about 14 million square kilometers?

World Map travel

Antarctic
Arctic

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Which polar region is inhabited by various seals?

Seal

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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In which polar region is the concept of 'polar night' experienced, where the sun does not rise for an extended period?

Polar night

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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This animal can handle temperatures as low as –58°F (–50°C). What is it?

Arctic fox

Antarctic fox
Arctic fox

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In which of these polar regions can the elusive snow leopard be found?

Snow leopard

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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Which region is home to the McMurdo Station research facility?

McMurdo Station

Antarctic
Arctic

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Almost at the end! Which of these is the largest continent on Earth?

continent

Antarctic
Arctic
Both
Neither

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You're almost there! To which polar region does this flag pertain?

Antarctica flag

Antarctic
Arctic

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And last but not least, where is the mountain, Vinson Massif, situated?

Mount Vinson Massif, Antarctica

Antarctic
Arctic

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