Class 12 English - HARYANA
Supplementary: Journey to the End of the Earth
Supplementary chapter Journey to the End of the Earth by Tishani Doshi recounts her expedition to Antarctica aboard the Russian research vessel Akademik Shokalskiy. The chapter serves as a wake-up call for Class 12 Haryana Board students regarding global climate change. It explores Antarctica's pristine environment, tracing Earth's geological history back to the supercontinent Gondwana, 650 million years ago. Doshi emphasizes how studying this frozen continent helps scientists understand past, present, and future climatic conditions. For board exams, questions focus on Antarctica's significance, the threat of global warming, and the student-on-ice educational program.
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Gondwana
A giant amalgamated southern supercontinent that existed 650 million years ago, which included modern-day Antarctica, India, and other landmasses before breaking apart.
Akademik Shokalskiy
The Russian research vessel that carried the author and the 'Students on Ice' program participants to the end of the earth, Antarctica.
Students on Ice Programme
An educational journey spearheaded by Canadian Geoff Green that takes high school students to the ends of the world to foster a new understanding and respect for our planet.
Phytoplankton
Single-celled microscopic plants of the oceans that nourish and sustain the entire southern ocean's food chain, whose activities are vital for global carbon balance.
Visualizing Earth's Past
Antarctica is the best place to study Earth's past because it holds half-million-year-old carbon records trapped in its ice cores.
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Board Exam Info
In the Haryana (BSEH) Class 12 English exam, this chapter from the supplementary reader 'Vistas' typically carries 3 to 5 marks. Common question types include short answer questions about the significance of visiting Antarctica, the impact of global warming, and long answer questions focusing on the message of the 'Students on Ice' program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Antarctica the place to go to understand the earth's past, present, and future?
Antarctica holds unblemished records in its ice-cores dating back half a million years and remains isolated, making it a pristine laboratory to study climate change impacts.
What was the objective of the 'Students on Ice' program?
The objective was to provide inspiring educational opportunities to future generations of policy-makers, giving them life-changing experiences to foster respect and care for the earth.
Why are phytoplankton important for the survival of the earth?
Phytoplankton are microscopic marine plants that use sun's energy to assimilate carbon and synthesize compounds, serving as the base of the southern ocean's food chain and playing a key role in global oxygen production.
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