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The Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica is saltier than other seas, and is colder that other ocean waters. It is nutrient rich -- richer than other oceans and is the home to many polar animals.
From its Wikipedia entry:
"These [the Antarctic Convergence] nurture high levels of phytoplankton with associated copepods and Antarctic krill, and resultant food-chains supporting fish, whales, seals, penguins, albatrosses and a wealth of other species."
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What water surrounds or is near Antarctica?
Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Why is it 'Antarctica is such a unique environment' rather than 'Antarctica is such an unique environment'?
Because the "u" of "unique" is pronounced as if a consonantal "y" precedes it.
Are there any large bodies of water near Antarctica?
Yes. Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean, the third largest ocean on earth.
Why is the interior of Antarctica drier than than the coast?
Because the exterior is near water
How do humans get water in Antarctica?
Those near sea water get water from desalination systems. Those further inland melt ice for water.
Is the south pole near Antarctica?
Yes. It is in Antarctica.
What countries produce fresh water?
Countries near the coastline (except Antarctica) and ones that receive rainfall.
Are icebergs smallest near Antarctica?
No, they are largest near the continent where the calve off. As they float in sea water, they melt and become smaller, regardless of where they are located.
What is the elevation of antarctica near the ocean?
The elevation of Antarctica -- or any continent -- near the ocean is sea level.
What is unique about the houses in Antarctica?
There are no 'houses' per se in Antarctica. There are living quarters and work sites.
How is Antarctica unique?
Antarctica is the highest, coldest, driest, windiest, darkest and iciest continent on earth.
Is Alaska near antarctica?
No. Alaska is near the Arctic, the North Pole. Antarctica(ant from anti) is at the South Pole.
