Antarctica: Adjectives Worksheet

NameDateAntarctica: Adjectives WorksheetDirections:Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective oneach line to describe Antarctica.Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.1.2.3.4.5.6. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.1

NameDateAntarctica: North Pole Adjectives WorksheetDirections:Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective oneach line to describe the North Pole.Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.1.2.3.4.5.6. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.2

NameDateAntarctica Word Chop WorksheetDirections: The table below contains words that have been divided into syllables. Find thesyllables that fit together to form a word and write them on the lines ationspherelarfrostpineadaptAnswers: Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.3

NameDateAntarctica Crossword Puzzle WorksheetAcross1. A clump or tuft, as of growing grass.3. Either the northern or southern half of the earth asdivided by the Equator or the eastern or western halfas divided by a meridian.5. Extremely cold; frigid.6. One of the principal landmasses of the Earthusually regarded as including Africa, Antarctica,Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and SouthAmerica.9. Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughoutthe Polar Regions and locally in perennially frigidareas.10. A fungus that grows symbiotically with algae,resulting in a composite organism thatcharacteristically forms a crust like or branchinggrowth on rocks or tree trunks.11. Living or growing on mountains above thetimberline.12. Relating to, connected with, or located near theNorth Pole or South Pole.13. An alteration or adjustment in structure or habits,often hereditary, by which a species or individualimproves its condition in relationship to itsenvironment.14. Something that provides cover or protection, asfrom the weather.Down2. Someone who works to protect the environmentfrom destruction or pollution.4. An area of land.7. Marked by unforeseen hazards. Dangerous ordeceptive.8. An area or a region distinguished from adjacentparts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.15. A treeless area between the icecap and the treeline of Arctic regions having permanently frozensubsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation suchas lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.4

NameDateAntarctica CryptogramDirections: Unscramble the words and place the correct spelling in the shadedboxes. Use the letter in each numbered box to answer the riddle.RIDDLE:Antarctica is the only continent to not have any of these. What are 456278179101127 Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.5

NameDateAntarctica Group Creative WritingDirections: As a group, you have 25 minutes to write a brief story using each of the words (orvariations of the words) shelterhemispherelichenszone Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.6

NameDateIf I Lived In AntarcticaAntarcticaDirections:Describe in detail how your daily life would change if you were tomove permanently to Antarctica. What would you do each day? Howwould you relax? How would your living conditions change? How wouldyour diet, or what you eat, change? Do you think you would enjoy livingthere? Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.7

NameDateAntarcticaKWLWhat I know.What I want to learn.What I have learned. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.8

NameDateAntarctica Maze WorksheetDirections:Get on your snowshoes and find your way to the South Pole! Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.9

NameDateAntarctica Acrostic PoemAn acrostic poem is when you choose a word or name and use each letter in the name as thebeginning of a word or sentence that tells something about that person or topic.Example: An acrostic poem using the word sun.Sometimes when we go to the beach I get sunburned.Usually, if I put sun block on my skin I will not burn.Noon is when I'm really prone to burning.Write an acrostic poem using the word below.ANTARCTICA Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.10

NameDateAntarctica Vocabulary QuizDirections: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.1. conservationistLiving or growing on mountains above the timberline.2. treacherousAn alteration or adjustment in structure or habits, often hereditary, by which a species or individual improves itscondition in relationship to its environment.3. terrainMarked by unforeseen hazards; dangerous or deceptive.4. hemisphereA fungus that grows symbiotically with algae, resulting in a composite organism that characteristically forms acrust-like or branching growth on rocks or tree trunks.5. continentA clump or tuft, as of growing grass.6. tundraA treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having permanently frozen subsoil andsupporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.7. permafrostPermanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions and locally in perennially frigid areas.8. lichensExtremely cold; frigid.9. arcticOne of the principal landmasses of the earth usually regarded as including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia,Europe, North America, and South America.10. tundraAn area of land.11. alpineAn area or a region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.12. polarSomeone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution.13. adaptationsRelating to, connected with, or located near the North Pole or South Pole.14. tussocksSomething that provides cover or protection, as from the weather.15. shelterEither the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the Equator or the eastern or western half asdivided by a meridian. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.11

NameDateDo The Research!AntarcticaDirections: Research the topic and question printed to the left. Writeyour answers in the space provided.1. What are the averagesurface temperature rangesat: A) The North PoleNorth Pole:South Pole:B) South Pole2. Since 1897, a number ofhuman inhabitants haveclaimed temporaryresidence on Antarctica. Forwhat purpose do humansmostly inhabit thiscontinent?3. What is the world's largestglacier? How big is it?4. What percentage (%) ofAntarctica is not covered inice? Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.12

NameDateAntarctica Word Search WorksheetDirections: Locate each word. All words are positioned left to UNDRAPOLARTERRAINTREACHEROUSTU SSRY PX Y D SQ A M EH Q N IT T U A D A PD RCBZK BJSLO C K S Y ES A W R V SQ JW U H E M IA RCCQ CH EIC LO N S ES PM X A IU C V U E IM PO LH ER EO X C O N TR V A TQ H F U X V C ZN Y IZG U P A D R Q N TG ZTQ BIITPG K E E IT G Y QN E N T Q C H X JZY O X RY T LH P M ZW M ZK TU Y EID K U Z IB S P YE U D H H R H X E B EO G O CY F S H E L TPJG T U N D R A B BL Y O IM RTP IBV R LEN ERT O FH U A L IA CC H E N S HR V R E D IY X IF U U PA W K K V T R EW PS B U A Q V Q LE B U HD EK Q ES T P U C T S DR H T EBRO N S H NY V F QN D G FE A LA T IK V S IR R A IW Q W IK A O U S ZZB T ESBS H H QEX FE IA R K E IO N IO N EF U JEILZ Y P UF K A ZX U K SR M A F R O S T E SH EK N B JR O U S V L E Y VR H I Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.P W P P K T13

NameDateComparing Antarctica To Home Venn diagramYour HomeAntarctica Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.14

NameDateAntarctica VocabularyadaptationsAn alteration or adjustment in structure or habits, often hereditary, bywhich a species or individual improves its condition in relationship to itsenvironment.alpineLiving or growing on mountains above the timberline.arcticExtremely cold; frigid.conservationistSomeone who works to protect the environment from destruction orpollution.continentOne of the principal landmasses of the earth usually regarded as includingAfrica, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and SouthAmerica.hemisphereEither the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the equatoror the eastern or western half as divided by a meridian.lichensA fungus that grows symbiotically with algae, resulting in a compositeorganism that characteristically forms a crust-like or branching growth onrocks or tree trunks.permafrostPermanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions andlocally in perennially frigid areas.polarRelating to, connected with, or located near the North Pole or South Pole.shelterSomething that provides cover or protection, as from the weather.terrainAn area of land.treacherousMarked by unforeseen hazards; dangerous or deceptive.tundraA treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions,having permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetationsuch as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.tussocksA clump or tuft, as of growing grass.zoneAn area or a region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctivefeature or characteristic. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.15

NameDateIf you were asked to create a flag for thecontinent of Antarctica, what would the flagsymbolize? What would it look like? Describethe flag on the lines below and draw your flag inthe box. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.16

NameDateAnswer SheetsPage erousTundraTussockszonePage 4Across1. tussocks3. hemisphere5. arctic6. continent9. permafrost10. lichens11. alpine12. polar13. adaptations14. shelterDown2. conservationist4. terrain7. treacherous8. zone15. tundraPage 5treacheroustussockspermafrostterrainalpineartic Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.shelteradaptationstundra17

NameDatePage 111. conservationistLiving or growing on mountains above the timberline.2. treacherousAn alteration or adjustment in structure or habits, often hereditary, by which a species orindividual improves its condition in relationship to its environment.3. terrainMarked by unforeseen hazards; dangerous or deceptive.4. hemisphereA fungus that grows symbiotically with algae, resulting in a composite organism thatcharacteristically forms a crust-like or branching growth on rocks or tree trunks.5. continentA clump or tuft, as of growing grass.6. tundraA treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having permanentlyfrozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, andstunted shrubs.7. permafrostPermanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions and locally inperennially frigid areas.8. lichensExtremely cold; frigid.9. arcticOne of the principal landmasses of the earth usually regarded as including Africa,Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.10. zoneAn area of land.11. alpineAn area or a region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature orcharacteristic.12. polarSomeone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution.13. adaptationsRelating to, connected with, or located near the North Pole or South Pole.14. tussocksSomething that provides cover or protection, as from the weather.15. shelterEither the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the Equator or the easternor western half as divided by a meridian. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.18

NameDatePage 121. Answers will vary based on your location.2. Half the year the sun never sets. The other half of the year, the sun never rises.3. Emperor Penguin Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.19

Antarctica Vocabulary Quiz Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right. 1. conservationist Living or growing on mountains above the timberline. 2. treacherous An alteration or adjustment in structure or habits, often hereditary, by which a species or individual improves its condition in relationship to its environment. 3. terrain Marked by unforeseen .