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1

Which country's territory lies closest to the North Pole?

Canada

Australia

Russia

Iceland

Explanation

The Canadian Territory of Nunavut is the closest, nation-associated territory to the North Pole.

2

Which of the following statements about the South Pole is true?

There are no plants indigenous to the South Pole

There is limited fauna at the South Pole, but no trees

There are animals but not plants indigenous to the South Pole

None of these

Explanation

Even if you did not know, specifically, the answer to this question, a general knowledge of the extremely harsh climate of the region would make the correct answer, simply that there are no plants indigenous to the South Pole, the best option.

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