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On Google Maps Antarctica looks much larger than any continent visible How is it considered smaller than Asia?
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∙ 14y ago
The map you're probably looking at is a flat map with emphasis on the Northern Hemisphere. And the map probably does not display latitude to 90 degrees South Latitude.
If you look at a globe -- a round map -- you'll have a better chance of determining the relative size of continents.
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What are the northen lights in Antarctica called?
There are no northern lights in Antarctica. However, the southern lights -- Aurora Australis -- are visible from the continent.
Do you get the southern lights in Antarctica?
Yes, Aurora Australis are vivid and visible from everywhere on the continent during clear periods.
Is it possible to see land on Antarctica?
Yes. About 2% of the continent on the beaches is not covered with ice. As well, nunataks are visible all over the continent. You can read more about nunataks, below.
Which continent can you see all of on a globe?
A globe shows all the continents. With the possible exception of Asia, all of each of the continents should be visible without having to turn the globe. actually its not considered a continent but its the artic
What are the Antarctica summer pack ice limits?
The sea ice freezes in winter all around the Antarctic continent -- nearly doubling the size of the continent. During the summer months, all of this ice thaws, leaving the continent's beaches visible.
What is on the coast in antarctica?
Coast areas in Antarctica -- only visible between about November and February, are otherwise covered by ice. As with most continental coast lines, the coast areas show where the water meets the continent, tide action, and access to marine birds that choose to breed on Antarctica's beaches.
What is the biggest landmark in the Antarctic?
If you believe that a landmark is a natural feature visible from a distance that can be used for navigation/ way finding, you may be able to find several on the continent. For example, you can see the Ross Ice Shelf, which is about 600 Kilometers -- 370 miles -- long with height of between 50 and 160 ft. Antarctica is as large as USA and Mexico combined, so depending on the direction from which you approach the continent and the geography where you've chosen to visit, you may be able to see other landmarks. Primarily, since the continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean, any land you see could be considered a 'landmark' for the continent of Antarctica.
Are people in antarctica controlled?
Self-management is the most visible 'control' for people who either work or visit on the Antarctic continent. There are rules and there is enforcement. However, self-control is a priority for behaviour.
When do the southern lights appear in Antarctica?
Aurora Australis are visible from Antarctica any time there is no sunlight.
Which parts of antarctica are damaged the most?
The most visible evidence of global warming can be found in the ice sheet that covers 98% of the Antarctic continent, in the portions that form ice shelves. You may consider this 'damage'.
Where can plant life survive in Antarctica?
Visible plant life in Antarctica can be seen mostly on the Antarctic Peninsula.
What are Antarctica's nearest landmarks and where are they?
Your answer depends on where you are. Antarctica covers 10% of the earth's surface. Landmarks are visible everywhere, owing to Antarctica's mountainous terrain.
