Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. Antarrtica

  2. Antarctica

  3. Antartica

  4. Anctarctica
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Explanation

'Antarctica' is the correct spelling. From Greek 'anti-' (opposite) + 'arktos' (bear). 'Antarrtica' doubles the 'r' incorrectly, 'Antartica' drops the 'c', and 'Anctarctica' inserts an extra 'c' in the wrong position.

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