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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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How high is Mt bell in antarctica?

According to Wikipedia:


"Big Ben is a volcanic massif that dominates the geography of Heard Island in the southern Indian Ocean. It is a composite cone with a diameter of approximately 25 kilometres. Its highest peak is Mawson Peak, which is 2,745 m above sea level.

"The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands are an Australian external territory and volcanic group of barren Antarctic islands, about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica."

It's location at 53° 6" 30' S, 73° 31"30' E puts it outside the control of the Antarctic Treaty. It is under the control of the country of Australia. It is not considered to be part of Antarctica.

How long are the day in winter and in summer in antarctica?

Summer is short, from mid-December to mid-January, however, temperatures can reach a balmy -30°C (-22°F)

Is the Antarctic a country?

Antarctica is not a single country which can be divided into states and territories. Indeed, no country even "owns" Antarctica. There are seven countries which have territorial claims to Antarctica, but none of them "own" it.

Territory is officially claimed by Australia, New Zealand, France, Norway, Argentina, Chile and the United Kingdom.

Brazil has made an unofficial claim, and Nazi Germany has an historic claim.

Names of Antarctic bases?

The United States supports three research stations, all of which are permanent. They are McMurdo Station, Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and Palmer Station. Other summer and temporary stations appear seasonally.

What countries are interested in Antarctica?

Other than scientific research, several companies have claims on parts of Antarctica for its resources, but have signed treaties to defer their development.

The UK, France, and Norway have exploratory claims based on "discovery" of the Antarctic (in the centuries when lands were being claimed as colonies).

Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand have claims based on the continent's regional proximity to their countries.

What types of climate does Antarctica have?

Antarctica has more than two types of weather

Why do spiders not live on Antarctica?

Antarctica is too cold to support life or any food chain on the continent.

What was the international organization that led to stations being established in antarctica?

the International Geophysical Year (IGY) was a program established so that scientists could share their research with each other. This lasted from July 1, 1957-December 31, 1958

Why do you not feel upside down when you are standing on Antarctica?

The gravitational pull of the earth keeps you on the ground no matter where you go. It is impossible to "fall off the Earth" because the attraction everywhere is toward the center of the Earth.

Wherever you are on the planet, the sky is 'up' and the earth is 'down' from your perspective. It's only on maps and globes that it looks like you might be in danger of 'falling off'.

*This same gravitational pull is what keeps the Moon, and space satellites, in their orbits no matter where they are around the planet.

Name 3 countries in antarctica?

There are zero countries in Antarctica -- there is no government there - national, state, provencial, or local.

Many countries claim lands in Antarctica; the claims overlap in some cases and some areas remain unclaimed.

The Antarctic Treaty governs all the earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude, and the treaty is subscribed to by governments representing about 80% of the earth's population.

The Antarctic Treaty was ratified by the final signatory country in 1960. It continues in full force and effect today.

What are two ways to keep food fresh in Antarctica?

The obvious way would be best. The conditions there call for freezing foods. It would not be hard to do.
Keep it in a refrigerator. A lot of fresh food such as fruit will spoil if it is frozen.

Why is Antarctica a sparsely populated country?

A lot of areas are sparsely populated for many reasons. Some reasons (that are present for the Falklands) is that it is somewhat cut off and separated from major civilization and it does not have a great climate [it is generally cold year round].

What does the Antarctic Treaty aim to do?

Generally, one can observe that the Antarctic Treaty is successful, given its tenents and how nations perform under it.

There are practices conducted by countries, such as Japan, which cause controversy. You can read more, below.

What is the scenery in antarctica?

The scenery in Antarctica. It's magical-well that's what I think. It's comepletely white with blue sea. Many animals live there. We've been doing the Antarctica in School work. Look on Google images.

What are people who study animals in Antarctica called?

Biologists, like people who study animals anywhere. There could be a more specific name chosen by them, such as "Antarctic Biologists", Arctic Biologists, OR: Depending on the species being studied they can be Zoologists or Marine Biologists. But basically the study of living things anywhere, is biology.

Are Eskimos in Antarctica?

no

they do not live in Antarctica
It would be way to cold for anyone to live on Antarctica.
Only scientists and biologists etc go to Antarctica and they don't even live there they only spend a few months in Antarctica.

How big is Antarctica compared to Britain?

The area of Australia is 7,686,850 sq km and the area of Antarctica is 14 million sq km. Therefore, the Antarctic is almost twice the size of Australia.

Do tourists go to antarctica often?

Antarctica is not a tourist destination in the traditional sense. It has no tourist facilities, hotels or airports. A few airlines fly over Antarctica to show you the sights, then fly back to where they came from without landing. At least one company runs mountain climbing expeditions, but they make it clear that you need to be experienced and capable and fit enough to endure the rigours or polar mountaineering. Unless you are engaged in some sort of research with a large government grant, you really have no business being there.

What is the food chain on Antarctica?

There is no food chain on the continent.

In the Southern Ocean, however, you can find the shortest food chain on earth. The base of this food chain is Antarctic Krill, properly Euphausia superba.

Is Antarctica land mass?

Antarctica is a continent of approximately 14,000,000 sq km.

Why do people go to and work in antarctica?

There are many reasons why someone wouldn't want to live in antarctica, You wouldn't see your family very often because there is still limited travel there. You only with small communities of people and there'd be no escape from someone you hate. you can't keep pets there because the pet food doesn't get traded with antarctica. You'd get lonely if everyone there already has a couple.

What do scientists need for research in Antarctica?

Your answer depends on what about Antarctica and where you want to explore.

Your primary goal, however, will be to stay alive during your exploration, so basic technologies such as portable fire, protective clothing and sufficient food stuffs will be key.

What is the average cost for a trip to antarctica?

The price you pay to live and work in Antarctica is the price of your life experience for the duration of your employment and residence on the continent.

Otherwise, there are no residential options on the continent.

What is the climate like in Antarctica in the summer?

At locations on the Antarctic Peninsula, temperatures may rise to above freezing, while the interior still hovers at well below the freezing point.

Antarctica is about as large as USA and Mexico combined, and is the coldest continent on earth. You could say that it is never 'warm' in Antarctica, and certainly never 'hot' when measuring temperatures there.

Antarctica is, after all, a polar desert.

Can countries drill for oil in Antarctica?

There is really no reason to drill for oil in Antarctica -- it's physically challenging and too expensive because it's a polar climate, and the Antarctic Treaty forbids commercial extraction from any location south of 60 degrees south latitude anywhere on earth.