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During the Cretaceous Period, Antarctica was covered with forests and was for a period of time, tropical. The continent gradually drifted southward to its present position over the south polar region.
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∙ 9y agoPolar shift. Antarctica was closer to the Equator while the rest of the world was in an Ice Age.
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What is the name for a building where sensitive plants are grown?
Most sensitive plants are kept in a greenhouse. But some can be grown in a plot with electric fencing.
What perennials are grown for their stingless foliage?
Pilea, the Low-growing tropical perennials
What are plants grown in water called?
aquatic
Where is the sugar made?
Anywhere the cane is grown, but it takes a tropical climate like in Hawaii
What plants are grown from leaves?
Several varieties of Bryophyllum are grown from buds produced at the leaf margins.
When to plant tropical plants?
Tropical plants can be grown in northern gardens as annuals during the summer. Then they need to be moved inside a green house or in a home. In the tropics, they can be grown almost anytime.
How did people survive in antarctica before civilization?
People survived in Antarctica before civilization by hunting and gathering. the people who lived in Antarctica could have obviously NOT grown crops or plants to eat because of the cold temperature.
A place over grown with tropical plants?
It's th Jungle
Which continent are pumpkins not grown on?
As far as we know, Antarctica is the only continent without pumpkins (and most other plants). It is possible that some are grown experimentally at the scientific stations.
What is a bat flower?
A bat flower is any of a group of tropical plants in the genus Tacca which are grown for their distinctive flowers.
Where are Most of the nutrients located in a tropical rain forest?
plants
What types of crops are grown in antarctica?
As of now, no crops are grown in Antarctica since it is not suitable for cultivation.
What is the name of a glass container where plants are grown?
A greenhouse which is used to grow plants anytime than it own period growth and its enviroment like growing tropical plants in a cold place
What evidence is there of Pangaea from climate?
The fossil of animals are evidence that support the theory of continental drift.
Why is chocolate grown in hot countries?
Cocoa plants, from which chocolate is harvested, thrives and survives better in hotter climates.
Where are tropical fruits grown in India?
Tropical fruits in India are usually grown everywhere. In jungles, on farms, etc.
What states does cotton come from?
Cotton plants survive best in sub-tropical geographies and are grown in those climes all over the world.
