Antarctica

The ozone hole forms over Antarctica in winter due to a combination of factors, including extreme cold temperatures and the presence of polar stratospheric clouds. These clouds promote chemical reactions that break down ozone molecules. Additionally, the lack of sunlight during the winter months allows these reactions to occur without interference from sunlight.

An atmospheric scientist studying the atmosphere in Antarctica is probably known as the P I or Principal Investigator, to whom monies have been granted by a government to answer a particular scientific question.

The North Pole is near the Arctic region, which is located in the northern part of the Earth near the North Pole. Antarctica is at the opposite end of the Earth, in the southern hemisphere. Europe is a continent located between Asia and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Prime Meridian crosses Antarctica in the same place that it crosses any geography that it touches: at zero degrees E/W, which turns into 180 degrees E/W-- the International Date Line -- at the South Pole, which is 90 degrees South Latitude.

Other countries took action to fix the ozone hole in Antarctica by signing the Montreal Protocol in 1987, which aimed to phase out the production of ozone-depleting substances. This treaty successfully led to a decrease in the use of these harmful chemicals, resulting in a gradual recovery of the ozone layer over time.

A glacier

Open water surrounded by ice is called a polynya. Polynyas are areas of unfrozen seawater that stay open even when the surrounding water is frozen solid with ice. They are important habitats for marine life and can have a significant impact on regional ocean and atmospheric conditions.

Antarctica is a continent -- 10% of the earth's surface -- and will not melt. It's ice sheet, however, is subject to melting, and, it covers 98% of the continent.

There is no way to determine how long it would take for all the ice to melt off the continent.

The coast of Antarctica that is closest to the South Pole is the coast of the Ross Sea, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is approximately 700 kilometers (435 miles) from the Ross Sea coast to the South Pole.

Yes. There are two flowering plants, Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort. Very little vegetation grows on Antarctica, mostly mosses and liverworts, and these exist on the warmest area, the Antarctic Peninsula.

Australia would be an MEDC (more economically developed country) due to the fact that Australia is quite a wealthy country.

The sun is farthest north of the Equator during the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21st each year, and farthest south during the winter solstice around December 21st.

No, there are no permanent schools in Antarctica. The continent is primarily inhabited by researchers and support staff who live in research stations. If families with children live in these stations, education is typically provided through homeschooling or distance learning programs.

Most of the water around Antarctica is salt water from the Southern Ocean. However, there are also sources of freshwater coming from ice melt, snowmelt, and glaciers on the continent and its surrounding islands.

Oil companies in Antarctica can cause irreparable damage to the fragile ecosystem through spills and leaks, disrupting the balance of the environment and threatening vulnerable species. The extreme weather conditions in Antarctica also make it extremely challenging to respond effectively to any accidents or incidents, posing a significant risk to the environment and wildlife in the region. The pristine nature of Antarctica makes it a critical area for conservation efforts, and allowing oil companies to operate there could lead to long-term environmental degradation.

The range in temperature from the coldest to the warmest can vary depending on the location and season. In some places, the range can be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while in others it may be smaller. Generally, the larger the temperature range, the more extreme the climate.

Just off the coast of Antarctica.

In 1998, the Magnetic South Pole was estimated to be located at 64.6 degrees south, 138.5 degrees east. In 2004, 63.5 degrees south, 138 degrees east. More recently, in 2007, it was estimated at 64.497 degrees south and 137.684 degrees east.

It's covered with an ice layer 9 miles thick in places, what you see on Google earth is once massive glacier. Because of "global warming" the polar caps are heating up, since Ice melts in heat, and Antarctica is one giant "ice cube" it melts...

Antarctica is basically uninhabitable -- it's too cold there to support animal life or any kind of food chain.

However, countries representing 80% of the earth's population participate in the pursuit of science -- studying the health of planet earth -- on scientific stations established on the continent.

All stations require logistical support to import building materials, heating fuel, food and supplies for the scientific work, and to export waste and non-burnable rubbish.

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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.

Antarctica is considered an island because it is surrounded by water, specifically the Southern Ocean. Unlike continents which are defined by their continental crust and landmass, Antarctica is mainly covered in ice with a small amount of exposed land.

No, Antarctica does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The continent's population is primarily made up of scientific researchers and support staff who typically adhere to the time zone of their home country or base station.

During the Antarctic summer, the sun can stay up for 24 hours a day for several months due to the phenomenon known as the midnight sun. Conversely, during the Antarctic winter, the sun may not rise above the horizon for several months, resulting in polar night.

Antarctica is a frozen continent. Most of the continent is perpetually covered in snow, so the continent is so cold that precipitation cannot occur. It is, in fact, the world's driest continent, and consequently the world's largest desert.

By contrast, there is no typical weather in Australia.

There is a great deal of variety of weather in Australia due to the fact that it is a vast continent of comparable size to the United states, barring Alaska. Most of the continent lies within the temperate zone, but northern Queensland and the Top End of the Northern Territory experience tropical and sub-tropical weather, with monsoonal rains and cyclones during the summer. This area experiences just two seasons: wet and dry.

By contrast, Tasmania and parts of Victoria can experience both very cool summer temperatures, then sudden jumps to extreme heat. In the centre of the country are dry, desert regions with high daytime temperatures and low amounts of rain.

It is also very dry throughout southern Australia in summer - as witnessed through the tragic bushfires that killed over 100 in Victoria (February 2009). Australia experiences droughts for long periods of time, and associated heatwaves. Yet, at the same time people were losing their lives and homes in Victoria, others along the northern coast of Queensland were losing their homes to floods, with the promise of even more rain to come. Brisbane and regions north along the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range are prone to sudden thunderstorms in summer. Inconsistency is the catchword in Australia - for example, Melbourne and southern Victoria can easily switch from hot and dry one day to cold and wet the next.

Very few places in Australia experience snow, compared to the size of the continent. In Winter, snow falls in the Alpine regions of New South Wales and Victoria, and sometimes even in the central tablelands of NSW, near the Blue Mountains and Orange. Tasmania experiences some snow, as does Canberra, less frequently. To show what an unusual country Australia is, snow has even been known to fall in the southern tablelands of Queensland, Australia's "Sunshine State".

The temperature in Australia changes with the seasons, but in general it ranges between highs of 50 degrees Celsius to lows of sub-zero temperatures. These are extremes. Generally, much of Australia ranges between 10 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at different times of the year. The lowest temperatures reached in Australia, however, are not comparable to the extreme lows experienced in other continents. This is partly because Australia lacks very high mountains and enjoys the presence of warming oceans around its coastal regions.