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- Antarctica - Wikipedia
Antarctica ( æ n ˈ t ɑːr k t ɪ k ə ⓘ) [note 1] is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole
- Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, Facts | Britannica
Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5 5 million square miles (14 2 million square km) in size It is divided into East Antarctica (largely composed of a high ice-covered plateau) and West Antarctica (an archipelago of ice-covered mountainous islands)
- NASA satellites show Antarctica has gained ice despite rising global . . .
An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice But this increase, documented in NASA satellite data, is a temporary anomaly rather than an indication that global warming has
- What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
In the winter, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted away from the sun, causing the continent to be dark Antarctica has only two seasons because of Earth’s 23 degree axial tilt If you love long summers and winters, Antarctica is the place for you!
- Antarctica - Education | National Geographic Society
Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent in terms of total area (It is larger than both Oceania and Europe ) Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native human population There are no countries in Antarctica Seven countries made defined claims to Antarctic territory prior to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959
- Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA
What is Antarctica? Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent on Earth It is almost completely covered in ice Antarctica covers the Earth’s South Pole What Is Antarctica Like? Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth The average temperature in the winter is minus 34 4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Antarctica - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antarctica is the Earth's southernmost and the continent with the least people It is on the South Pole It is almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle
- Antarctica - New World Encyclopedia
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, overlying the South Pole Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean
- Antarctica | Geography, Climate, Land Features, and Facts
Antarctica is the frozen world and is entirely covered with thick ice that accounts for 70% of Earth’s fresh water Only scientists Antarctica is the harshest continent on the Earth due to its coldest, windiest, and driest climate
- Antarctica - The World Factbook
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