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Plateau located along the coastal area on the eastern side of Antarctica

  1. Queen Maud land
  2. Vinson Massif
  3. Ross Island
  4. Vostok
Answer

Queen Maud land

Source: This question is from Antarctica, Geography — Class 7, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Antarctica: Question, Plateau, Located, Coastal, Area, Eastern. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 7 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach This Question

Read the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.

Key Points to Remember

  • Reference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
  • Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
  • Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
  • Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.

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ICSE Class VII Geography — Chapter 7: Study of Continents: Antarctica

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Antarctica — The Frozen Continent

Antarctica is the fifth largest continent, located around the South Pole. It is the coldest (-89.2°C record), driest (less than 200 mm precipitation), windiest (katabatic winds up to 300 km/h), and highest continent. No country owns it, and there are no permanent residents — only scientists at research stations. Its ice sheet covers 98% of the continent and contains 70% of the world's fresh water.

Exploration — The Race to the South Pole

The race to the South Pole between Roald Amundsen (Norway) and Robert Scott (Britain) is one of history's most dramatic events. Amundsen reached first on 14 December 1911 using dog sleds and careful planning. Scott arrived 35 days later on 17 January 1912 and died on the return journey. Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition (1914-16), where his ship was crushed by ice, is considered one of the greatest survival stories ever.

Wildlife, Research, and the Antarctic Treaty

Antarctica's food chain depends on krill — tiny creatures eaten by penguins, seals, and whales. Emperor penguins breed in winter at -60°C. India has two research stations: Maitri (1989) and Bharati (2012). The Antarctic Treaty (1959) ensures Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes and scientific research only, with no military activity, mining, or nuclear testing allowed.

Key Takeaways for ICSE Class VII Students

  • Antarctica has penguins but NO polar bears (polar bears are in the Arctic)
  • Amundsen reached South Pole FIRST (14 Dec 1911); Scott reached 35 days later
  • Antarctica is a "cold desert" — it gets very little precipitation
  • India's stations: Maitri (1989) and Bharati (2012)
  • If all ice melted, sea levels would rise by 58 metres