Daily Quiz | On continent Antarctica

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Which is the world’s southernmost mammal?

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This American politician, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, was a champion of government funding for exploration of Antarctica. The highest mountain in Antarctica was named after him in 2006. Who was he?

Answer : Carl Vinson. Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in the continent and the eighth highest in the world. 

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Who was the first human being to reach the south pole?

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What are the indigenous people of Antarctica called?

Answer : There are no indigenous people in Antarctica.

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Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. Which is the second largest?

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Antarctica is often synonymous with penguins. Which is the most widely distributed penguin in the continent?

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India has two research centres in Antarctica: Maitri and Bharati. The third is not active and is used as a supply base. What is it called?

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What does the picture show?

Answer : Blood Falls is a waterfall in Antarctica where saltwater is tainted by iron oxide.

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