Question

Read that paragraph below to answer the question that follows.

Alexander's grandmother told him that she spent several years studying in Antarctica. He learned from his grandmaster that Antarctica is the coldest continent in Earth and has freezing temperatures all year long. He also learned that Antarctica has six months if daylight in the summer and six months of darkness in the winter. After talking with his grandmother, Alexander wondered if people can live on the continent permanently.

Which research question would lead to the most relevant information about his topic?

A. Where do scientists live when conducting research in Antarctica?

B. How do animals survive in the extremely cold weather in Antarctica?

C. What supplies do people need to travel to Antarctica during the six months of daylight in the summer?

D. What do people need to live in extremely cold climates with several months if darkness?

Answer 1

D

This question focuses directly on what humans need to live year-round in extremely cold conditions with extended darkness, which is most relevant to whether people can live permanently in Antarctica.