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Study Guide. Antarctic Journal. Question 1. On November 17, the author wrote in her journal. What is the main idea from that entry?. Answer 1. The trip to Antarctica had many exciting things to see. Question 2.
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Study Guide Antarctic Journal
Question 1 • On November 17, the author wrote in her journal. What is the main idea from that entry?
Answer 1 • The trip to Antarctica had many exciting things to see.
Question 2 • What would the humpback whales have done if the boats had not given them the “right of way?”
Answer 2 • They would have been injured.
Question 3 • What is the most likely reason the author mentioned the moss?
Answer 3 • To show how delicate Antarctica is.
Question 4 • What is the most likely reason the author went to Antarctica?
Answer 4 • To learn about a unique environment.
Question 5 • How are blue whales different from krill?
Answer 5 • Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth and krill is one of the smallest.
Question 6 • Why did the author get the “BIG EYE?”
Answer 6 • The sun kept her awake all night.
Question 7 • Which of these details helps to support the main idea about icebergs being dangerous? • 1. The boat stayed away from the iceberg. • 2. Waves splashed up on the shores of the icebergs.
Answer 7 • 1. The boats stayed away from the icebergs.
Question 8 • What happened on December 24th after the author spotted the glowing sky?
Answer 8 • She fell through a crack in the ice.
Question 9 • Which of these is a generalization? • 1. Penguin bodies are covered with protective blubber. • 2. Antarctica is a harsh environment.
Answer 9 • Antarctica is a harsh environment.
Question 10 • Look at the picture on page 52. What conclusion can you draw from the photograph in the bedroom?
Answer 10 • Each room was small and had to be shared by two people.
