What is the geography of the Arctic and Antarctic?

In this lesson, we will explore the regions of the Arctic and the Antarctic, finding similarities and differences between them.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Time zones are divided by imaginary lines called...

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Q2.Meridians run from the North Pole to the South Pole. True or false?

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Q3.The Prime Meridian runs through which place in London?

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Q4.Tick the statement that is true.

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Q5.It is daytime for the parts of the Earth that have the sun shining on them. True or false?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Time zones are divided by imaginary lines called...

1/5

Q2.Meridians run from the North Pole to the South Pole. True or false?

2/5

Q3.The Prime Meridian runs through which place in London?

3/5

Q4.Tick the statement that is true.

4/5

Q5.It is daytime for the parts of the Earth that have the sun shining on them. True or false?

5/5

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What is the geography of the Arctic and Antarctic?

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Q1.Is the Arctic is the Northern or Southern hemisphere?

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Q2.How far is the North Pole to the nearest landmass?

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Q3.What is the average elevation of the Antarctic?

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Q4.What percentage of the Antarctic is covered in ice?

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Q5.Which of these animals lives in the Arctic? Tick two.

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What is the geography of the Arctic and Antarctic?

Congratulations on your hard work this lesson. Have a go at this quick quiz to see how much you've learned!

Q1.Is the Arctic is the Northern or Southern hemisphere?

1/5

Q2.How far is the North Pole to the nearest landmass?

2/5

Q3.What is the average elevation of the Antarctic?

3/5

Q4.What percentage of the Antarctic is covered in ice?

4/5

Q5.Which of these animals lives in the Arctic? Tick two.

Select two (2) boxes

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Lesson summary: What is the geography of the Arctic and Antarctic?

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This was the final lesson in the unit Building Locational Knowledge: Hemispheres and Tropics.

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