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Why is it warmer on the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula than on the rest of the continent?
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The Antarctic Peninsula is the farthest north part of Antarctica. It is the warmest, gets the most sunlight, supports two types of grass and one animal, the Antarctic midge.
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Why is it warmer on the coast of the Antarctic peninsula than the rest of the continent?
Because antarctic peninsula is out of antarctic circle !
Why is it warmer on the coast of Antarctic Peninsula than the rest of the continent?
The coast of the Antarctic Peninsula is at sea level and is the northern-most part of Antarctica -- about 1,500 miles north of the South Pole. Antarctica is the highest continent, which means that the rest of the continent is mountainous and high -- and colder than the peninsula.
Why are air temperatures in winter warmer along the coast?
In Antarctica, liquid sea water is most always warmer than the ambient air of the continent. The exception is in the Antarctic Peninsula, where the ambient air sometimes rises above freezing temperatures.
Could plants that live in the desert survive in Antarctica?
No, they could not survive. The temperature in Antarctica is, for the most part, well below freezing. There is little exposed soil as most of the continent is covered by thousands of feet of ice. Few plants survive in Antarctica and they only do so close to the coast where it is a bit warmer.
What is a Sub-Antarctic coast?
Anything labeled 'sub-Antarctica' implies that the land lies near the Antarctic continent. A sub-Antarctic coast would be land -- possibly an island -- near Antarctica.
What continent has the coldest peninsula?
the gaspe peninsulla nere the east coast of Canada
What is the yearly average of rainfall in antarctica's tundra?
The South Pole is at 90 degrees S latitude and is located on the continent of Antarctica. Because it is a "polar" region, there is no precipitation, it has no lakes or rivers and is in fact the driest continent.
What animal live in antarctica?
There are no land animals that are mammals, nor any reptiles or amphibians native to Antarctica. The continent is too cold to support animal life.However, whales, seals, birds, fish, squid, penguins and shrimp live in the waters around Antarctica. The seals and some birds remain on the continent during breeding season.Land animals that do live south of 60 degrees South Latitude, the extent of coverage by The Antarctic Treaty, are small such as spiders, mites, beetles, flies, mollusks and earthworms, but most of these are restricted to Sub-Antarctic islands north of the continent.Four of the 17 species of penguins breed along the coast of Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula. None are able to venture far inland on the Antarctic, as there is nothing on the Antarctic continent to support life. Another three species of penguins live and nest on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Other birds include four types of albatross that breed on the Antarctic peninsula (the northernmost part of the continent) and various Petrels, Shags and Skuas.There are many types of fish and other sea-life in Antarctic waters. Other animals are very dependent on them for food as the only plants in Antarctica are very tiny and slow growing and only grow on the tip of the peninsula. None of these is sufficient to form any kind of life-supporting food chain.No animals live on the Antarctic continent.
Where in the Antarctic is the Antarctic Peninsula?
It is situated at the south pole of our earth.Antarctica is located near and spread out over the South Pole. It Is the Fifth Largest of Seven Continents and is almost entirely in the Antarctic Circle. This is not to be confused with Arctic, which is located near the Earth's North Pole.Another AnswerAntarctica is a continent, as above. The Antarctic region, which is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, covers all of planet earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude.
What city is located at 75 S and 0 degrees?
That point is on the Antarctic continent, about 240 miles "inland" from the nearest coast. There are no cities in Antarctica.
What country did the penguin originate from?
Penguins do not come from any one specific country. Four of the 17 species of penguins live along the coast of Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica is a continent, not a country. Others are found elsewhere within the Antarctic Circle to temperate regions further north, including New Zealand, the southern regions of Australia, the Falkland Islands, the Galápagos Islands and the coastlines of South America and southern Africa.
Is Spain inland or by the coast?
Spain is on a large peninsula called the Iberian Peninsula. The peninsula juts out from the southwest corner of the European continent and is surrounded by water (Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea ). Spain shares the peninsula with Portugal, Andorra, and the British Colony of Gibralter.
