In issue number 17 of our collection, we have gotten to know the legend of the Virgin of the Ice and learned all about the Antarctic continent. To make sure you don’t forget what you’ve just learned, we invite you to go over this summary and answer a few questions.
The Virgin of the Ice
– The legend says that on the Antarctic continent, cold and wind take over men and drive them mad. This phenomenon is caused by the Virgin of the Ice. If a man frees himself from this powerful being, he feels well again.
1. What phenomenon is behind the Virgin of the Ice?
2. What happens if a man frees himself from this being?
Antarctica, the white continent
– Also called the Antarctic continent, it begins at 66º30’ southern latitude, in the Antarctic polar circle, which surrounds the South Pole.
– It is the world’s fourth largest continent after Asia, America and Africa at 14,200,000 km2. Although during winter its surface grows considerably thanks to a huge amount of marine ice.
– It has no native population, but each year, approximately four thousand people arrive and live in different research stations.
1. Where is the Antarctic continent located?
2. What is the surface area of Antarctica?
3. How many people live in Antarctica?
Geography and Chilean Antarctic Territory
– Antarctica is split into West or Lesser Antarctica and East or Greater Antarctica.
– The Antarctic Treaty, signed by 13 countries on November 1, 1959, guarantees peaceful use of this land.
– Decree 1,747 was passed on November 6, 1940. It established the borders of Chilean Antarctic Territory.
1. How many areas is Antarctica split into?
2. How many countries signed the Antarctic Treaty?
3. When were the borders of Chilean Antarctic Territory established?
