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How far does the sea ice extend around Antarctica?
Your answer depends on the time of year when you want to measure the ice. In winter, the sea ice freezes and almost doubles the size of the Antarctic continent. The edges of the ice are ragged and change, depending on the action of the liquid sea.
What is the cause for temperature increase in Antarctica?
Global warming is warming the atmosphere all around the world.
What is the average winter temperature in Antarctica?
Antarctica is as large as USA and Mexico combined. Antarctica is also the coldest continent. According to USA Today: "The average high temperature for the year in Antarctica is about -49 degrees F, while the average low temperature for the continent is about -56 degrees F." As well, they state: "July features an average high temperature of -76 degrees and an average low temperature of about -81 degrees F." Winter begins on June 21 and spring begins on September 21. Since over most of the continent, the first sunrise may be as late as mid-August, that month could be colder than July.
How can an increase in the annual melt season in Antarctica have global effects?
Most of the ice on Antarctica is land ice, so when it melts it raises sea levels, globally, which means all around the world.
what average sea temperature?
There is no sea in the UK. However, The surrounding temperature in around 14-18oc in summer, and 8-11oc in winter.
What is the temperature around were penguins live?
Penguins are sea birds and generally prefer colder water. In Antarctica the water temperature can fall to about 28 degrees F. before it freezes.
What sea located around Antarctica?
The salt water around the continent of Antarctica is called the Southern Ocean.
What seas border antarctica?
Around Antarctica, you can find the Weddell Sea, the Ross Sea, and more. But the entire continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
How does Antarctica's melting ice affect global sea levels?
Antarctica's melting ice will flow into the sea. This will raise sea levels around the world. There is enough ice on Antarctica to raise sea levels by 60 metres (200 feet).
Were do killer whales roam in Antarctica?
Killer Whales -- Orcas -- are only equipped to roam in sea water. Around Antarctica, that sea water would be the Southern Ocean.
Do Orca live near Antarctica?
Orca are sea mammals and live in oceans. Around Antarctica, they swim in the Southern Ocean.
What temperature is in Antarctica land and sea?
Sea water -- liquid -- remains so to about 28 degrees F, depending on what minerals are in the water. Otherwise, the sea is frozen. Temperatures on land in Antarctica range from about plus 10 degrees F to minus 126.8 F.
Are there sea lions in Antarctica?
There are sea lions in Antarctica. Both sea lions and seals are able to live in the harsh climate of Antarctica.
Are all animal in Antarctica cold blooded?
If we think about this, it soon becomes evident that the are many warmblooded animals in and around Antarctica eg. Whales, Penguins, Seals, Terns and Sea gulls and other birds.
Is Antarctica salt water yes or no?
No.Antarctica is a continent (there is fresh water ice on land and in the salt water sea around Antarctica).
What is one sea near Antarctica?
The Amundsen Sea is next to Antarctica.
How far does the sea ice extend around Antarctica?
Your answer depends on the time of year when you want to measure the ice. In winter, the sea ice freezes and almost doubles the size of the Antarctic continent. The edges of the ice are ragged and change, depending on the action of the liquid sea.
