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Simply because - a dessert is defined as a place where there is little or no life. In Antarctica, the frozen, snow-covered land covers such as vast area, and has almost no life on it - that it can legitimately be called a dessert !
It is a sweet place, after all.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoAntarctica is considered the largest desert in the world because it is very dry and you find no clouds there and no vegetation.
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∙ 10y agoAntarctica is a desert and it's a sweet place, but it is not a dessert. It is classified a desert because of its low annual precipitation. Humidity there is about five percent.
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∙ 14y agoIt is arid with humidity hovering around five percent.
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∙ 10y agoAntarctica is indeed a sweet place. And, it is a desert.
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∙ 9y agoDryest place on earth.
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Is it possible that their can be snow in a dessert?
YES! Antarctica is a desert!
What are places the tiger cannot live in?
Antarctica, dessert, ocean
Is antarctia a dessert?
Antarctica is a mighty sweet place, but it is not a dessert. It is, however, a desert with less than 5% humidity on the continent.
Does antartrica have land or icecaps?
Antarctica is a frozen land mass. It hardly, if ever rains in Antarctica making it the worlds driest dessert.
Is an apple turnover a dessert?
Yes, apple turnovers are considered a dessert.
Is grape jelly considered a dessert?
no
Is Antarctica considered wet?
No, Antarctica is considered icy and dry, as the driest and iciest continent on earth.
What do tourists do in antarctica?
In general, people visit Antarctica to experience the rich visual dessert available. Possibly, a tourist can leave a tour boat and walk on the continent.
Are M and M's considered a dessert?
Absolutely! They can be viewed as a snack or as a dessert. Most sweets tend to be.
Much of antarctica is considered what type of biome?
Antarctica is considered a dry desert.. this means the biome is a desert! also 98% of Antarctica is covered with ice !
Is hot cocoa a dessert?
No it is considered a drink.
What regions are in Antarctica?
All of Antarctica is considered a polar desert region.
