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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'.
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Why doesnt Antarctica have mountains?
Antarctica has mountains and is, in fact, the highest continent on earth.
What are natural cycles in a desert?
theres none, since the desert doesnt consist of any vegetation, soil and it doesnt have much water.
Why doesnt Antarctica move?
Antarctica is a continent, and continents move at almost imperceptible rates.
What type of soil does antarctica have?
Antarctica's soil is primarily composed of gravel, sand, silt, and clay, with limited organic matter content. The extreme cold temperatures and limited precipitation in Antarctica make soil formation slow, and most areas are covered by ice with little exposed soil.
Which region of Antarctica has the best weather and soil for agricultural?
The Antarctic Peninsula region has relatively milder weather compared to the rest of Antarctica. However, no part of Antarctica has suitable soil for traditional agriculture due to the extreme cold temperatures, lack of sunlight for much of the year, and the presence of ice and permafrost. Agriculture in Antarctica would require extensive artificial measures such as indoor farming with artificial light and climate control.
Why does the soil of antarctica have little organic content?
It's too cold for organic content to survive in Antarctica.
What vegetables can be found in Antarctica?
Nothing grows in the soil on Antarctica: it's too cold and it is too dry.
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.
Plants that don't grow in acidic soil?
urmoma doesnt grow in acidic soil
Why doesnt a pregnant female eat soil during pregnancy?
soil gives you ecoli :P
What is the only continent that's completely frozen in the soil?
Antarctica is the only continent that is completely frozen in the soil. The majority of the continent is covered in ice, with thick ice sheets that have formed over millions of years.
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.
