When you think of Antarctica, you probably imagine seeing a vast barren land covered in ice with snow falling continuously. But the continent is way more than that. Anyone that pays a visit to the safer side of Antarctica has many unique activities and attractions in store for them.
You can get up close and personal with the animals native to the land โ penguins! Walking among the massive colonies or playing with penguin chicks is arguably the most popular activity in this icy desert. Where else in the world can you be at arm's length to these cute and cuddly creatures?
But there is also a dangerous side to Antarctica. As the last wilderness on Earth, it isn't a surprise that there are no native people living there. The extreme weather conditions on the coldest continent can cause health conditions that makes it hard to live here long term.
Find out if you're able to survive a whole week all by yourself should you ever get lost in the South Pole. This quiz will test you on the knowledge and survival skills you will need to make it out alive.
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Can You Survive an Entire Week in the Antarctica Alone? Quiz Questions
What kind of material should you NOT build a shelter out of?
Metal
Rock
Wood
Snow
Which is more important to survive the cold?
Generating body heat with sufficient food intake
Both of them are equally important.
Preventing the loss of heat with suitable clothing and shelter
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Tight and wet
Tight and dry
Loose and dry
Loose and wet
What do you need a ventilation hole in a shelter for?
Breathing
Keeping warm
Shouting for help
Lighting a fire
What temperature should your body fall below for hypothermia to occur?
98.6 F (37 C)
68 F (20 C)
95 F (35 C)
What's the minimum daily calorie intake needed to survive the cold?
2,300
3,500
5,000
What's the minimum amount of water you need to drink daily?
1 liter (0.3 gallons)
3 liters (0.8 gallons)
6 liters (1.6 gallons)
True or false - Not melting ice or snow before drinking them as water will make you lose body heat.
False
True
What is the best way of purifying water before drinking them?
Putting water tablets into it
Gargling it
Heating it
What color ice should you never step on?
Gray
White
Black
What should you do to have the best chances at getting rescued?
Set off flares
Walk towards an area with possible civilization
Stay in one place
Which of these body parts is NOT one of the first to get affected by frostbite?
Hands
Nose
Cheeks
Ears
Which is not a preferred way of starting fire?
Using a snowmobile battery
Using dry matches
Using a lighter
Which is the most important way to prevent hypothermia?
Wearing a lot of layers
Hugging people
Having a shelter with fire
How do you melt snow to drink without a fire?
Rubbing it between your hands
You can just eat snow in its original form
Packing it in a bag and placing it among your clothes
2 Comments
4/15
Oops I got 3/15 lol