1
Antarctica is not a very convenient home for humans. The continent is only _________ [ACCESS] from November to March, during which time enough ice melts to allow _______ [PASS] of ships.
2
The large animals that do live in Antarctica are _______ [COMPLETE] dependent on the sea.
3
Today, Antarctica is mostly devoid of its ancient life. It has no trees or bushes and ________ [VEGETATE] is limited to moss and algae. The only animals that stay on land the whole year are tiny invertebrates, such as mites and ticks.
4
These _______ [REMARK] creatures have adapted to the cold by becoming frozen in ice under rocks and stones!
5
Those who make the journey are rewarded with amazing scenery and unique ________ [WILD]. However, during winter the sea is impassable, with temperature falling to around -80°C. Humans start to feel cold at around -25°C. At a temperature of-80°C, exposed flesh freezes in seconds!
6
A flightless bird, but an excellent _________ [SWIM], penguins live on Antarctica and in the ocean. Other animals, such as leopard seal, live in the surrounding ocean and feed on the penguins.
7
The most _______ [FAME] resident is the penguin.
