Question

What are the similarities between Australia and Antarctica?

• A. Both lie in the Northern Hemisphere.
  
• B. Both are surrounded by water from all the sides.
  
• C. Penguins & whales are present in both continents.
  
• D. Kangaroos are present in both the continents.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Both are surrounded by water from all the sides.

C Penguins & whales are present in both continents.

Similarities between Australia and Antarctica :

1. Both lie in the Southern Hemisphere.
2. Both are above mean sea level.
3. Both are continents.
4. Both are surrounded by water from all sides.
5. Penguins and whales (Humpback Whale, Blue Whale etc.) are present in both continents.
6. Both are deserts; if Antarctica is a cold desert then Australia’s great central part is a hot desert,
7. Both are least densely populated continents,
8. Both face the worst dangers of climate change (especially ozone depletion issue poses the greatest danger to both of them).