Antarctic Stations Trivia Quiz

Answer: United States

McMurdo Station is the largest station located in Antarctica. It is home to more than 1000 researchers in the summer. The base is named after Lieutenant Archibald McMurdo, who was the captain of the ship Terror. Terror was one of the first ships to explore Antarctica's coast.

Answer: Germany

Neumayer Station was built in 1981. It was rebuilt in 1992 because of ice movements. The base is named after Georg von Neumayer, who was a promoter of German exploration in Antarctica.

Answer: Japan

Dome Fuji station was built in 1995. It is only manned in the summer. Mt. Fuji is Japan's most recognizable landmark.

Answer: Ukraine

Vernadsky Station was originally owned by the United Kingdom. It is located on Galindez Island. It is named after Vladimir Vernadsky, a Russian scientist who was a pioneer in biospherics.

Answer: New Zealand

Scott Base is New Zealand's southernmost station. It was opened in 1957. It was named after Robert Scott, one of the best known Antarctic explorers, and who was the second man to reach the South Pole.

Answer: Argentina

Esperanza Station is located on San Martin Land. This area is known for having high wind gusts. Esperanza Station experienced a record Antarctic high 58 F (15 C) in 1956. Esperanza means hope in Spanish.

Answer: Russia

Vostok Station is the southernmost station operated by Russia. The coldest temperature on Earth was recorded here on July 21, 1983. That day it was a chilling -129 F (-89 C). Vostok was named after one of Fabian von Bellighausen's boats. Bellinghausen was most likely the first person to see the Antarctic coast.

Answer: South Africa

SANAE IV is located in Queen Maud Land. It is South Africa's newest base. SANAE stands for the South African National Antarctic Expedition.

Answer: Australia

Casey Station is the closest permanent station to Australia. Ice core research is being done at nearby Law Dome to understand the world's weather patterns. Named after Rt. Hon. Richard Casey, the Australian Minister for External Affairs.

Answer: United States

Amundsen-Scott (South Pole) Station is the only station located at the exact South Pole. The flags of the 13 countries that have adopted the Antarctic Treaty fly at the pole. The base is named after Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott, the first and second men, respectively, to reach the South Pole. Be sure to rate this quiz and thanks for playing!