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How does the climate of Antarctica affect exploration of the continent?
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∙ 15y ago
The weather is simply to harsh to remain out in for very long.
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How does Antarctica affect the Earths climate?
The ice sheet that covers 98% of the Antarctic continent acts as a 'heat sink' for the earth's excess heat.
What regions do a tornadoes affect?
every region except the continent Antarctica
Are the holes in the ozone layer starting to fill And will they affect the climate in Antarctica?
Yes they are starting to fill. Yes they will affect climate.
What is the relationship between antarctica and its climate?
The climate of Antarctica is affected by its geographic position--it is on the south pole, so it gets no sun at all during the winter. There are also ocean currents, wind currents, and other things that affect the climate.
Would it affect antarctica animals if people went there?
There are no animals on the Antarctic continent, except the sea birds and sea mammals that visit its beaches to breed. People live and work, temporarily on the continent, and tourists visit Antarctica today.
How would a continental drift affect a continent's climate?
continental drift would affect a continent's climate because... yo stupid why u online looking for the answer you know there's this thing called a book that's where you get the answer for this stuff not on this cheepo website LOOK IN A BOOK STUPID
What dangers does developing Antarctica have on the environment?
• it affected the animals • affects the landscape • it can affect the climate • it damages the ice • damages the climate And • changes Antarctica That area has been saved from the over imposing influence of human interference by its virtually unassailable climate. Antarctica has the only unspoiled sweet water in the whole world. This should be the number one in the cons list.
How does the Burke and Wills expedition affect us today?
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Did physical features affect prince Henry's exploration?
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What is the affect that fishing is having in Antarctica?
There is no commercial fishing allowed south of 60 degrees south latitude, which includes the Southern Ocean which surrounds the Antarctic continent.
Why does Kansas City have a more extreme climate than San Francisco?
Kansas City is in the interior of the North American continent, and San Francisco is on the west coast. Oceans have a moderating affect on climate.
Do the seasons in Antarctica affect the animals?
No animals live on the Antarctic continent -- it's too cold to support any kind of food chain. In the spring and summer, however, sea animals including birds, come to the continent to breed.
