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Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica (Robin Koontz)

Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica (Robin Koontz) explores the brave scientists and amazing discoveries made in the coldest place on Earth. Even though it is covered in ice, Antarctica is a hub for important research about our planet and the stars. This book uses simple language to explain how people survive and work in such an extreme environment. It is perfect for children who are curious about science, exploration, and the mysteries of the South Pole. Young readers will be amazed by the incredible things hidden deep beneath the thick ice.

Lexile: 920L

Quiz

Câu 1: How is Antarctica divided?

East Antarctica and West AntarcticaLand Antarctica and Sea AntarcticaHigh Antarctica and Low AntarcticaNorth Antarctica and South Antarctica

Câu 2: What is special about living in Antarctica?

You need to be over the age of 40 to live there.You can't live there permanently.You can only live there on a ship.You need to be a citizen of Australia or Argentina to live there.

Câu 3: What is the most likely reason Antarctica is shared?

No country wants to claim responsibility for it.No single country can afford to buy it.It's too cold for people to live there all year round.It's very important for scientific research.

Câu 4: From this introduction, what topics do you think this book will cover?

cold places around the worldhow East Antarctica is superior to West Antarcticainteresting facts about Antarcticaexplorers and animals of the world

Câu 5: What does the word _permanently_ mean?

for all peoplefor all timefor a short periodfor everyone

Câu 6: Antarctica is unlike any other. Which word is opposite in meaning to _unlike_?

likelyunlikelylikeliked

Quiz

Câu 1: How much of Antarctica is surrounded by ice shelves?

100%75%17%25%

Câu 2: What makes it almost impossible to get to Balleny Islands?

The rocky surface is slick with ice.Ice shelves surround 75% of the island.Sharks and rays live in the surrounding water.The extremophiles are dangerous.

Câu 3: Which word _best_ describes In-Young Ahn?

trustworthyfollowerfaithfultrailblazer

Câu 4: Most of an iceberg is below the surface. Which proverb explains this?

look before you leapblood is thicker than waterstill waters run deepappearances can be deceptive

Câu 5: Which word belongs in this group? iceberg, ice shelves, land ice,

icingIcelandsea iceicy

Câu 6: Temperatures in Antarctica are extreme. Which word could replace _extreme_ in this sentence?

harshhotdelightfulpleasant

Quiz

Câu 1: Which was the first dinosaur found in Antarctica?

an elamasaura velociraptoran ankylosaura spinosaurus

Câu 2: How old is the rock shown in this chapter?

4.5 billion years old40 years oldfour years old400 years old

Câu 3: Who is this book written for?

children wanting to learn about Antarcticascientists interested in dinosaur fossilsyoung children who are learning to readolder people who live in Antarctica

Câu 4: Why was it so challenging to remove the largest elamasaur from the ice?

Harsh weather conditions meant scientists had limited working time.There were not enough volunteers to help.The tools kept breaking on the hard ice.Scientists did not want to work in Antarctica.

Câu 5: Which best describes a _reptile_?

a cold-blooded, air-breathing animal that mostly lays eggsa flying insectan animal that repeats only one sounda warm-blooded animal with fur

Câu 6: Which word from the text means "to find"?

remainsancientuncoverdiscover

Quiz

Câu 1: Whose voyage begun the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration?

Robert Falcon ScottJose O'GormanJames CookRoald Amundsen

Câu 2: What causes the Blood Falls to become red?

acidironbloodalgae

Câu 3: Why is the study of Blood Falls so important to scientists?

It might help scientists understand environments on other planets.Scientists think it could be the site of dinosaur fossils.Scientists think it might help them understand types of algae.Scientists believe it is linked to global warming.

Câu 4: Why are so many of the photos in this chapter black and white?

They were taken before color photography.They are from newspaper articles from around the world.They are drawings from different scientists' sketch books.They have been made to look very old.

Câu 5: What does the word _bitter_ mean in the phrase, "bitter cold"?

with a tart tasteintenseangrywith an acidic taste

Câu 6: This chapter is all about expeditions. What is an _expedition_?

to move quickly and with couragea person who explores new placesa group who collects information about animalsa long trip for a specific purpose

Quiz

Câu 1: What is Antarctica's largest ice shelf?

Ross Ice ShelfBrunt Ice ShelfVigrid Ice ShelfWest Ice Shelf

Câu 2: Which international legislation protects Antarctica?

Antarctic TreatyTreaty of VersaillesTreaty of ParisMcMurdo Treaty

Câu 3: What do the discoveries in this chapter tell us about Antarctica?

The benefit of melting ice shelves is that more people will be able to come and see Antarctica.Scientists have learnt all they can about Antarctica.Humans are negatively impacting wildlife in Antarctica and should leave immediately.As technology improves, scientists are able to explore new places and learn more.

Câu 4: What type of text is this?

a humorous poema nonfiction information texta drama fiction texta narrative nonfiction text

Câu 5: Antarctica's unique ecosystem is important to protect. What does _protect_ mean?

make biggerfill upkeep safechange

Câu 6: Sven Thatje chose to name his discovery a yeti crab. Why _yeti_?

The crab was found alongside a fossil of a yeti.The crab crawls like a yeti.The crab has hairy arms like a yeti.The crab is tall like a yeti.

Quiz

Câu 1: What can become trapped in the ice?

stars from different periodswhales from different placestemperatures from other time periodsgas from different time periods

Câu 2: Where can you find humpback whales?

near the Antarctic Peninsulanear Taylor Glaciernear Blood Fallsoff Seymour Island

Câu 3: Why are scientists keen to study the effects of climate change?

to help plan for new mines and drillingto help plan where to look for new speciesto help understand and plan for the future of different speciesto help get government funding

Câu 4: What was the purpose of this chapter?

to discuss the differences between Antarctica and Australiato discuss the food eaten in Antarcticato consider the possible effects of climate change on Antarcticato help map treasure in Antarctica

Câu 5: The team is drilling to slowly retrieve ancient ice. Which word could replace _retrieve_?

freezemeltrecoveruncover

Câu 6: What does _marine_ mean?

relating to, or found on, the landrelating to, or found in, the solar systemrelating to, or found in, the junglerelating to, or found in, the sea