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In Antarctica a huge ice cap covers?
In Antarctica an ice sheet covers 98% of the rocky continent below.
How many types of penguins breed on Antarctica?
Four types of penguins, including the Emperor, Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo, breed on Antarctica's beaches.
Is Antarctica rocky or flat?
Antarctica is a mountainous continent -- the highest continent on earth. There are flat areas, however, where ice covers the continent, notably the polar plateau.
What kind of environment do Macaroni Penguins live in?
Macaroni Penguins live in cold environments such as the Antarctica. They can also live in rocky environments such as Falkland Island.
Present day glaciers are found primarily in?
Present day glaciers are found primarily in Antarctica, Greenland, the Arctic, and high mountain regions such as the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, and Rocky Mountains. These glaciers are key indicators of climate change and play a crucial role in regulating global sea levels.
What will Antarctica be if all the ice melts?
Antarctica will be a rocky continent with mountains and lakes. The huge weight of the present ice cap is pushing the land down. If all the ice melts the land will rise up by 1500 feet or 450 metres. So the global sea level rise of 200 feet (60 metres), will not flood Antarctica.
Where do lizards live on earth?
Lizards are found on every continent except Antarctica. They live in a variety of habitats including deserts, forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. Some species of lizards are even adapted to live in urban environments.
Who owns Matri Base Antarctica?
Matri Base is supported by the nation of India -- no country 'owns' any part of Antarctica. Maitri is situated on the rocky mountainous region called Schirmacher Oasis, and you can find it using these coordinates: 70° 46′ 0″ S, 11° 43′ 56″ E
Tell me eight adjectives that describe Antarctica?
Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest, windiest, darkest continent on earth.
Where do birds in Antarctica nest?
Birds in Antarctica often nest on the bare ground, rocky ledges, or in shallow burrows dug in snow or soil. Some species will build nests with pebbles or stones to protect their eggs and chicks from the harsh environment.
Where is most of the bare rock found in Antarctica?
Most of the bare rock in Antarctica is found along the mountain ranges and exposed ridges, particularly in areas like the Transantarctic Mountains and the Antarctic Peninsula. These regions have rocky outcrops and nunataks that are not covered by ice or snow, allowing for the exposure of bare rock.
If you were living at Mawson Station where would you be?
Mawson Station is a base on the Antarctic continent. It is part of Australia's territorial claim, and is located in Mac Robertson Land, East Antarctica.
