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The Antarctic continent is classified as a desert because of its low humidity -- about five percent.
The continent is covered -- 98% -- by an ice sheet, and the bedrock under the ice sheet is composed of the rocks and rock formations found on every other continent. Since only the beaches are not covered, the 'soil' on the continent is sea-washed stone rubble, like you would find on any beach.
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∙ 13y agoAntarctica, is now, all ice. There is no soil.
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There is soil under the ice, which covers 98% of the continent. The soil is not cultivated.
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What type of soil does antarctica have?
frozen
Why doesn't Antarctica have much soil?
Antarctica's soil covers 10% of the earth's surface and represents 100% of the continent. It is, however, 98% covered by an ice sheet which prevents access to its 'soil'.
Which region of Antarctica has the best weather and soil for agricultural?
There are no parts of Antarctica that are suitable for agriculture.
What vegetables can be found in Antarctica?
Nothing grows in the soil on Antarctica: it's too cold and it is too dry.
Why does the soil of antarctica have little organic content?
It's too cold for organic content to survive in Antarctica.
Where is the richest soil in Antarctica?
Antarctica is not known for its soil, since 98% of the continent is covered with an ice sheet. As well, it's too cold there to grow anything, so any 'rich soil' could only lie fallow.
What is the only continent that's completely frozen in the soil?
Antarctica
Antarctica is made of frozen what?
Antarctica, the continent, is bedrock and soil. Ninety-eight percent of it is covered, however, by frozen water -- an ice sheet.
What type of soil is needed to grow Rajma?
Damp, well watered, alkaline soil is good i think
Does Antarctica have trees and bushes?
Antarctica is mostly ice and snow and where there is soil, it is poor. So basically....no
Which continent covers a smaller part of earths total land area Africa or Antarctica?
Antarctica, It is mainly ice and rock while Africa is rock and soil.
Is it true that all of Antarctica might melt and nothing will be left of it?
Antarctica is a continent, one of seven on earth and its soil comprises about 10% of the earth's surface. The vast ice cap on Antarctica could melt, but continents do not melt.
