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What temperature is the Antarctica waters?
The temperature of the South Ocean's waters can fall as low as 27 degrees F, based on the mineral content of the water, which prevents its freezing at 32 degrees F.
What are some negatives and positives about Antarctica?
Antarctica is melting and the waters are rising. as the waters continue to rise from Antarctica melting. It will take homes and cities and that will lead to lots of deaths.
The ocean that extends from Antarctica to 60 degrees south latitude is what ocean?
The ocean that extends from Antarctica to 60 degrees south latitude is the Southern Ocean. It is the newest recognized ocean, officially designated by the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000. It surrounds Antarctica and is known for its strong currents and cold waters.
Why is the Arctic colder than Antarctica?
Antarctica is colder than the arctic because it is a continent with high elevation, which is about 2,800 meters above sea level. The continent is considered a heat-sink for planet earth. Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic.
What countries does the 120 degrees east longitude go though?
-- Russian Federation -- P.R.China -- Taiwan (territorial waters offshore) -- Philippines -- Indonesia -- Australia -- (Antarctica)
Should whaling be banned in Antarctic waters?
Whaling is banned by the Antarctic Treaty, south of 60 degrees S. This includes the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
What food comes from the Antarctic?
No food is grown on Antarctica. There are, however, fish that are harvested from waters north of 60 degrees S, that are sometimes called 'Antarctic fish'.
What continent is at 20 degrees south and 140 degrees east?
Antarctica
Whats wrong with fishing in Antarctica?
There's nothing 'wrong' with fishing anywhere. However, in Antarctic waters -- south of 60 degrees S -- it is forbidden by the Antarctic Treaty. Note that Antarctica is the name of a continent, and fish are sea animals.
What is a fish in Antarctica waters called?
cold
Are killer whales found around Antarctica?
Yes, in the waters surrounding Antarctica, which is a continent.
How are arctic and the antarctic are different?
Both are polar, but Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic. Antarctica is a continent, there are only northern expanses of continents near the Arctic. There are native and indigenous peoples in the Arctic, and no humans in Antarctica. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S. Many governments argue over the use and governance of Arctic waters.
