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How far south do the arctic terns migrate?
Arctic terns migrate all the way to the coast of Antarctica.
Does Antarctica touch the Arctic Circle?
No. Whatever way you travel from one to the other, the trip can never be less than about 9,000 miles.
Why was this continent known as Antarctica?
Antarctica is the opposite of Arctic: Anti-arctic. Capitalizing on a positive way to name the newly discovered area, given that the Arctic was well known at the time, using an oppositing name made perfect sense.
Is the temperature in the arctic 50 degrees?
Because it doesn't get much direct sunlight.
What is the most common way of getting around Antarctica?
The most common way to circumnavigate the continent is aboard a ship. The most common mode of transit on the continent is on foot.
What does 'she dog-teamed her way across the arctic' mean?
means "she" was travelling across the Arctic region on a sledge pulled by a team of dogs - a common mode of Arctic travel.
Would the temperature change if Antarctica melted?
The temperature change would cause this issue, not the other way around. Antarctica is still increasing in total ice volume according to the IPCC and will for at least another 150 years. The Arctic is what was melting somewhat.
Is the arctic located in the North Pole?
It's the other way around . . . The north pole is one point in the Arctic region.
What way does Antarctica face?
Antarctica 'faces' north.
Who uses antarctica?
Antarctica is used by scientists by way of their governments.
Why don't Russians live in antarctica?
Russia is a long way from Antarctica.
What continent does not have reptiles or snakes?
As a continent there are no snakes in Antarctica. Also, just for your information there are no snakes in Ireland - hence St. Patrick's Day. (This is a myth, of course; there were never any snakes in Ireland.) New Zealand and a number of other islands also don't have any snakes.
