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Question 1What is the name of the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, playing a key role in global climate balance?See the answer +
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Ross Ice Shelf
The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest floating ice platform in Antarctica, covering about 487,000 square kilometers. It plays a crucial role in the global climate system by acting as a regulator of ocean currents and influencing global ocean circulation. The Ross…
Read the full explanationQuestion 2Which large Australian island is famous for being a sanctuary for endangered species such as the quokka, often described as the happiest animal in the world?See the answer +
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Rottnest
Rottnest Island, located off the west coast of Australia, is famous for its smiling residents, the quokkas. These small marsupials, which always seem to be smiling, have become a major tourist attraction, although their population is vulnerable and limited to a few…
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Tasmania
Tasmania, an island located south of mainland Australia, is a haven of biodiversity with varied ecosystems ranging from moist temperate forests to rugged mountains. The Tasmanian devil, the largest living carnivorous marsupial following the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, is emblematic of…
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- Which Indian Ocean island is the only natural habitat of the dodo, a bird that unfortunately became extinct in the 17th century?See the answer
- Which archipelago is famous for its paradisiacal beaches and is home to the coco de mer, the largest seed in the plant world?See the answer
- Which Caribbean island is the only natural home of the Black-billed Parrot?See the answer
- What coastal city, located at the mouth of the Douro River in Portugal, is world-famous for its wine?See the answer
- Which coastal city was founded as a colony of Ancient Greece and is today recognized as one of the largest cities in France?See the answer