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What is the part of the continent covered by water called?
The part of the continent covered by water is called the continental shelf. It is the underwater extension of a continent that slopes gradually from the shore into the ocean.
Most of this southernmost continent is covered by ice and snow?
Antarctica
What is the water cycle in Antarctica like?
The Antarctic continent is the driest continent on earth with about five percent humidity. Ninety-eight percent of the continent is covered with frozen water. The Southern Ocean that surrounds the continent is sea water that freezes in the winter. It connects with the ice sheet that covers the land and essentially doubles the size of the continent. Most of the sea ice melts in summer.
How much of antarctica has water?
None. Antarctica is a continent, 98% of which is covered by ice.
Is Antarctica an Island and continent?
Yes, Antarctica is both an island and a continent. It is considered an island because it is surrounded by water, the Southern Ocean. It is also classified as a continent because it is the fifth largest continent in terms of land area, even though most of it is covered by ice.
What is Earth's most southern continent?
The most southern continent on Earth is Antarctica. It is located at the South Pole and is mostly covered by ice.
What is the most southerly continent on earth?
Antarctica is the most southerly continent on Earth. It is located at the South Pole and is mostly covered in ice.
How much of the earth is covered in water and which type of water is most of that?
70% of the Earth is covered by water. Most of the water is salt water.
What continent has the most deserts?
Africa has more area covered by deserts than any other continent.The continent which has the most number of deserts is Antarctica.
Which is the most southermost continent?
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. It is located at the South Pole and is mostly covered in ice, making it the coldest and windiest continent.
What percentage if antarctia is covered by ice?
Ninety-eight percent of the continent is covered with an ice sheet, containing about 70% of the earth's fresh water.
Is there fresh water in the Antarctic?
Yes.Most of the Antarctic continent is covered in frozen fresh water. It forms the polar ice cap.
