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Ch-16: Journey to the End of the Earth 5 Questions

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Try each question on your own first. Use the Show Answer button only after you have selected your option, then read the explanation and revise the related concept from your chapter notes.

Chapter Notes

1. Who is the author of 'Journey to the End of the Earth'?

  • A. Tishani Doshi
  • B. Bill Bryson
  • C. Anees Jung
  • D. Amitav Ghosh

2. On which continent does the author's described journey primarily take place?

  • A. Australia
  • B. Antarctica
  • C. Greenland
  • D. Siberia

3. What ancient supercontinent does the author reference in explaining Antarctica's geological history?

  • A. Pangaea
  • B. Gondwana
  • C. Laurasia
  • D. Atlantis

4. What is one of the major environmental concerns highlighted in the chapter regarding Antarctica?

  • A. Overpopulation
  • B. The impact of climate change and global warming on the ice sheets and the broader planet
  • C. Deforestation
  • D. Water pollution from factories

5. What overarching message does the author convey by contrasting geological time with human history?

  • A. Human history is far more significant than geological time
  • B. Human existence is minuscule compared to the vast geological timescale of Earth, urging humility and responsibility toward the planet
  • C. Geological time has no relevance to humans
  • D. Earth's climate has never changed before
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