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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answer from the given options.

   1. The White Continent refers to
      1. Australia.
      2. Antarctica.
      3. Europe.
      4. the Arctic.
   2. Antarctica lies closest to
      1. Australia.
      2. South America.
      3. Asia.
      4. Africa.
   3. The Sun never sets in Antarctica during the month of
      1. January.
      2. October.
      3. June.
      4. March.
   4. The southernmost active volcano of the world is
      1. Mt Vinson.
      2. Mt Erebus.
      3. Mt Sidley.
      4. Mt McKinley.
   5. The waters of this ocean wash the coast of Antarctica.
      1. Pacific
      2. Atlantic
      3. Southern
      4. Antarctic
2. 2.

   Name the following.

   1. The mountain range joining Lesser and Greater Antarctica
   2. The eastern coastal area comprising mountains of ancient granite and gneiss
   3. One of the largest glaciers in the world
   4. The highest mountain peak of Antarctica
3. 3.

   Write about the early explorations of the continent of Antarctica.
4. 4.

   Explain the location of Antarctica in your own words.
5. 5.

   Describe the physical features of the continent.
6. 6.

   Write short notes describing the summer and winter seasons of Antarctica.