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Is Alaska near antarctica?
Alaska and Antarctica are on opposite ends of the Earth. Alaska is in the northern hemisphere near the Arctic Circle, while Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere near the South Pole. They are on opposite sides of the planet and not geographically close to each other.
Which is warmer Antarctica or Alaska?
Alaska. Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than its northern polar counterparts. Alaska is not as far north as Antarctica is south, so it is clearly much warmer than Antarctica.
Are there continental glaciers in Alaska?
No, the only continental glaciers are in Greenland and Antarctica.
What state in the U.S is located at 150W longitude?
The state of Alaska extends over all longitudes between 172.5° east to 130° west. The meridian of 150° west crosses the state. No other state in the US has any territory at that longitude.
City closest to the south pole?
The closest "city" to the South Pole (Antarctica) would be Punta Arenas in Chile. The closest "town" to the South Pole (Antarctica) would be Ushuaia in Argentina.
Is Alaska near antarctica?
Alaska and Antarctica are on opposite ends of the Earth. Alaska is in the northern hemisphere near the Arctic Circle, while Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere near the South Pole. They are on opposite sides of the planet and not geographically close to each other.
Is Alaska part of antarctica?
No. Alaska is considered part of the Arctic in the northern hemisphere. Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere.
Which is warmer Antarctica or Alaska?
Alaska. Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than its northern polar counterparts. Alaska is not as far north as Antarctica is south, so it is clearly much warmer than Antarctica.
Is Antarctica in Alaska?
No, Alaska is the northern-most state of the United States; Antarctica is a continent in the southern hemisphere governed by the Antarctic Treaty.
Which is colder Alaska or antartcia?
Antarctica is colder than Alaska
Which gets more snow a year alaska or Antarctica?
Most of Alaska gets much more snow than most of Antarctica.
Is Antarctica colder than Alaska?
Yes
What is close to Antarctica?
The tip of South America is 'close' to Antarctica, as is New Zealand. The continent of Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Is Alaska south of Antarctica?
No, the South Pole is located on Antarctica in the Southern Hemisphere. Alaska is located northwest of North America -- west of Canada, in the Northern Hemisphere.
Is Alaska also the coldest place to be?
No, consider Antarctica.
Why are Alaska and Antarctica mirror images?
While Alaska and Antarctica have much in common -- both being rather polar in their climates, they are not mirror images of each other. Humans have lived in Alaska for about 10,000 years: no people have ever lived in Antarctica -- the continent is too cold to support life.
Is Alaska the biggest desert on Earth?
Alaska has no major desert areas. The largest desert on earth is Antarctica.
