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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
- Antarctica - National Geographic Society
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
- 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!
- 41 Interesting Facts About Antarctica - The Fact File
With these facts about Antarctica, let us learn about discovery, geology, weather, history, life existence, ice sheets and more 41 Interesting facts about Antarctica 1 Of the total 14 million square kilometers in Antarctica, almost 98% is covered with ice sheets 2 Almost 90% of the world’s ice in
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