What two climate zones are found in Antarctica?

Answer 1

There are actually several climate zones in Antarctica. They are:

• Continental High Plateau - extreme cold year round
• Continental Low Plateau - very cold year round
• Continental High Latitude Coast - cold winters and short, cold summers, frequently changing weather
• Continental Low Latitude Coast - cold winters and short, cold summers, precipitation can be heavy, winds can be very strong
• Antarctic Peninsula - Fairly typical maritime climate - cold winters and warmer summers
• Antarctic Islands - Similar to Antarctic Peninsula, but milder
• Sub-Antarctic Islands - Oceanic climate - cool summers and cooler winters

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Answer 2

Antarctica primarily has two climate zones: the coastal zone, characterized by milder temperatures and maritime influence, and the interior zone, known for extreme cold temperatures and dry conditions. The coastal zone experiences higher snowfall and milder winters compared to the interior zone where conditions are more harsh and dry.