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The Southern Ocean (also known as the Great Southern Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, South Polar Ocean, and Austral Ocean) comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean, generally taken to be south of 60°S latitude and encircling Antarctica.
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∙ 10y agoAntarctica is the icy land mass that is located at the the bottom of the globe. It is the southernmost land mass and it where the South Pole is located.
The South Pole is located in Antarctica. Antarctica is the southernmost continent on the Earth and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. On most globes, the south pole and Antarctica would be at the bottom of the globe.
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∙ 10y agoAntarctica is a large continent with land, ice shelves, and sea ice, located completely around the South Pole. It is due south of any other continent, and is closest to South America.
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∙ 10y agoDepending on the hemisphere where the map is oriented, it is either at the bottom or the top. Rarely, however, on maps is the Antarctic continent shown in full.
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∙ 9y agoDepending on the publisher, the map may show part or all of Antarctica at the bottom of the map.
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Why is there only one map of antarctica?
There is more than one map of Antarctica.
Why is Antarctica on the map of the world called Antarctica?
The word Antarctica means "opposite of the Arctic."
Why is the Vinson Massif marked on the map of Antarctica?
Because it is the highest mountain of Antarctica
On a map what continent is farthest south?
antarctica
What are the major distortions on a Mercator map?
Greenland and Antarctica.
Map of Antarctica?
Colours on maps generally indicate political status. Since Antarctica has no comparable political status -- it is governed by the Antarctic Treaty -- and since 98% of the continent is covered with an ice sheet, generally, Antarctica is coloured white.
Where can you find the Coldest Place on Earth?
Antarctica. You can find it on a map
What year was Antarctica put on the world map?
The edges of Antarctica began to appear on world maps in the 1800s as its edges were discovered.
Map of Where Emperor penguins live in summer in Antarctica?
Emperor penguins breed around Antarctica's beaches, where you can find their rookeries.
Can you show on a map where Antarctica animals live?
No animals live in Antarctica. Several sea birds and ocean mammals breed on Antarctica's beaches for a few months in the summer.
What is 80S 180W on the map?
80 S 180 W is Antarctica.
What map projection best shows Antarctica?
You need a map that centers on the South Pole, with Antarctica at its center. Depending on what you want to explore, you can find an atlas -- flat map, or a globe that shows the curvature of the planet, or you may be able to find sonar or other types of sub-ice maps that may reveal what you want.
