Arctic Word Surge

Science World, Feb 8, 1999

Directions: Read "The Big Chill" on p. 12. Then, solve the clues below and fill in the blanks with the correct word(s). Letters in the gray box will give you the answer to the bonus question.

CLUES:

1. Potentially dangerous Arctic animal

2. SHEBA ship: Des --

3. Ice, ocean, and atmosphere make up Arctic --

4. The study of weather

5. Permanent polar "blanket" the size of the U.S.

6. Ocean science

7. Floating island of ice

8. Frozen ocean water

9. Phenomenon that keeps the Arctic cold

10. Saltiness

11. Mode of transportation for SHEBA researchers

BONUS: The least studied ocean on Earth --