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Antarctica
Antarctica is an uninhabited continent dedicated to science and governed by The Antarctic Treaty. As questions about the highest, driest, windiest, iciest, darkest continent on earth.
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Do sled dogs live in Antarctica?
No animal lives on Antarctica, on the continent -- as Antarctica is a polar desert, and no animals can survive there: it's too cold and there is no food chain. However, sea mammals and sea birds breed on Antarctica's beaches, because there are no land predators.
There are four species of penguins that breed on the continent's beaches: Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo and Emperor.These animals are sea birds and live at sea
Other birds which breed on the coastal fringes of the sub-Antarctic islands, visiting Antarctic waters, include various species of albatross, cormorant, fulmar, gull (kelp gull), petrel, sheathbill, skua, and the Arctic tern which migrates from the Arctic to the Antarctic every year.
Seals which live in the Southern Ocean that surrounds the Antarctic continent include the Southern Elephant seal, Crabeater, Antarctic Fur, Leopard, Ross and Weddell seals.
Whales known to frequent Antarctic waters include the Blue whale, Fin, Humpback, Minke, Orca, Southern Right, Seiand Sperm whales.
Fish include the Antarctic cod, Patagonian toothfish and Icefish. Squid also live in the Antarctic waters.
Where in Antarctica do Arctic foxes live?
The Arctic foxes are distributed across northern Asia, northern Europe, and North America.
How many species of animals is there in antarctica?
Permanent animal population: zero.
Many sea mammals and sea birds visit Antarctica's beaches, however, to breed. Once this part of their life cycle is complete, the animals return to the sea where they live.
Where does the Antarctic midge live?
The Antarctic midge only consumes food during its larvae stage. From its Wikipedia page:
"Terrestrial algae, particularly Prasiola crispa, moss, organic detritus, and microorganisms provide the food for the larval stage"
What kind of polar bear lives in Antarctica?
There is no animal life in Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no food chain. There are no polar bears in Antarctica.
What companies specialize in offering a cruise to Antarctica?
There are various companies that specialize in offering cruises to Antarctica. Some of the companies that offer cruises to Antarctica include Ambercrombie & Kent and Polar Cruises.
Why do polar bears live in Antarctica?
Most bears live in the northern hemisphere, and evolution has made it so polar bears are adapted for weather in the North Pole, so they would not have left the area to migrate south.
cause it is to cold for them
Where do whales live in Antarctica?
there is an inhabitance of whales in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica, but it will not be permament. whales migrate to antarctica in the summer because it is said to be warmer there! they survive the cold because their veins wrap around their arteries... this warms the blood and saves the whale's energy!
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Why do you bring canned food to Antarctica?
Yes. Since all food consumed in Antarctica -- with a exceptions, below -- is imported, it is either canned or frozen for transport to the continent.
Fresh produce can be imported during the summer season. Some scientific stations grow lettuce, tomatoes, spices and edible flowers in hydroponic labs, for consumption on the continent. Per the Antarctic Treaty, all food grown on the continent must be consumed on the continent.
Is there any evidence of ancient people in Antarctica?
No. Humans have never lived in Antarctica; it's too cold.
What are Antarctica's major exports?
The continent of Antarctica -- planet earth below 60 degrees South Latitude -- is dedicated to science and is governed by The Antarctic Treaty.
There are no commercial imports or exports to or from the Antarctic continent.
What are the aims of the treaties that govern Antarctica?
The Antarctic Treaty was established and signed by 12 nations in 1959, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, USSR (Russia), South Africa, the United Kingdom and the USA.
The Treaty applies to the region south of 60 degrees latitude and states in part -
- Antarctica should always be used for peaceful purposes and military activities are prohibited on the continent.
- There must be freedom of scientific research throughout Antarctica.
- Any member nation can inspect any other nation's stations and activities.
- Nuclear testing and radioactive waste disposal are banned in Antarctica.
In 1991, a further document called the Madrid Protocol was signed giving more environmental protection to Antarctica and its surrounds. It places an indefinite ban on mining and exploration for minerals and further protects Antarctica's flora and fauna, deals with management of waste disposal and prevention of marine pollution.
It also created some protected areas and a standard of principles that all who visit and work in Antarctica must obey.
What kinds of clothes do you wear in Antarctica?
People in Antarctica wear thick gloves and mittens, thermal underwear, thick socks, turtle neck sweaters, wool sweaters, scarves, a balaclava, goggles, a special, long, down jacket with a fur-ruffed hood, special boots and more.
Thin multiple layers are worn so that there is plenty of air trapped between the layers, allowing the air to warm up and in turn, keep the wearer warm. You can get frost bite very easily, for it is the coldest and windiest place on the planet.
What species of penguins are native of Antarctica?
There are really only two species of penguins that breed in Antarctica: the Emperor and Adelie.
Most of Antarctica is considered what type of biome?
it would be the tundra biome
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Only the Antarctic Peninsula can be considered tundra. Most of the Antarctic continent is too cold to support plant -- or animal -- life.
What are Antarctica's mountains called?
Here is a partial list:
- Ellsworth Mountains (5140 m.)
- Vinson, Mount (4892 m.)
- Tyree, Mount (4852 m.)
- Wade, Mount (4085 m.)
- Erebus, Mount (4069 m.)
- Lister, Mount (4069 m.)
- Adam, Mount (4010 m.)
- Fisher, Mount (4000 m.)
- Oliver, Mount (3800 m.)
- Davis, Mount (3800 m.)
- Hooker, Mount (3785 m.)
- Ajax, Mount (3770 m.)
- Sabine, Mount (3621 m.)
- Western Crater (3561 m.)
- Tuck, Mount (3560 m.)
- Miller, Mount (3527 m.)
- Westminster, Mount (3526 m.)
- Murchison, Mount (3500 m.)
- Bevin, Mount (3490 m.)
- Finley, Mount (3470 m.)
- Bonaparte, Mount (3430 m.)
- Allen, Mount (3430 m.)
- Hampton, Mount (3325 m.)
- Menzies, Mount (3315 m.)
- Atkinson, Mount (3300 m.)
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).
Where can one find information on taking an Antarctica vacation?
Those looking to take a trip to Antarctica have unique travel sites on the web that can accommodate this endeavor. These include Cool Antarctica and Expedition Trips.
How do you get permission to go to Antarctica?
If you go as a tourist, your wallet is all the permission you need.
Otherwise, permission is granted to workers who qualify -- mentally and physically -- to work in Antarctica using their required skills.
What is good about Antarctica?
Antarctica is one of the most exotic places on earth: the highest, driest, windiest, coldest and darkest continent.
People who go to Antarctica are either tourists or scientists.
Tourists travel to Antarctica in ships and remain near the edge of the continent, eating and sleeping on the ships, and venturing onto land for a few hours.
Some tourists travel to Antarctica in expeditions to experience the extreme conditions there for hiking, and extreme cold weather trekking. They camp out and carry all their gear. Usually, expeditions arrive in Antarctica by chartered airplane.
Scientists and people who work in Antarctica work in support of science. They earn money working in jobs related to science. They live in Antarctica for extended periods, usually from many months to several years, depending on the sponsoring government's guidelines.
Scientists and their support staff are usually transported to Antarctica by military aircraft belonging to the sponsoring government, although there are scientific ships that represent the scientific work of many governments.
What are the Gulfs in Antarctica?
There are several place names for gulfs in Antarctica, including the Erebus and Terror Gulf.
The name of the condition is frostbite, which kills the cells by freezing them. If the cells cannot be revived, the extremity must be amputated.
