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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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Why do humans have a interest in Antarctica?
It is the highest, driest, windiest, darkest, coldest and iciest continent on earth. It is governed by an international treaty, the Antarctic Treaty. Antarctica, per se, is a condominium.
How long does it take to get to Antarctica with a plain from London?
There is no commercial air service to anywhere on the Antarctic continent.
Depending on where you want to go in Antarctica, you can fly commercially to Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile or South Africa.
From there, you can mount an expedition and pay all expenses for air transport for you and your expedition mates to take you to your Antarctic destination and return to your point of departure.
What bright wavy lights do you see in the Antarctica in the dark?
You may be thinking of Aurora Australis -- the southern lights.
Slime mold is found all over the world. It is typically located in places that are shady, cooler in temperature, and moldy.
Where in the ice path is Articuno found?
Articuno is not in the Ice Path. Articuno is found in the Seafoam Islands. You can access these islands after defeating the elite 4.
-nouna mountain in Antarctica, near the Ronne Ice Shelf: highest point on Antarctica; discovered 1935. ab. 16,864 ft. (5140 m).
That's assuming you meant Vinson Massif, not Vinson Masif. It's in Antartica, near the Ronne Ice Shelf, if you didn't feel like reading the definition.
What does “whoop, whoop” mean?
"Wittle whoops" can mean allot of things. It can mean back stabber, or lair. Even sweet-ems or that your kind. But usually once you start to grow up, say into your tweens, it's just not something you want to really be called much anymore.
Antarctica's ice cap is the biggest ice pack on Earth. It covers 98% of the land on Antarctica and holds 30 million cubic kilometers of ice, enough to raise the world's sea levels by 70 meters if it melted. In East Antarctica the ice rests on land, but in West Antarctica the ice rests on rock sometimes two and a half kilometers below sea level. The weight of the ice has actually lowered the surface of the bedrock.
Snow falls on Antarctica, and the weight of the snow above turns it to ice. This ice is continually pushed outwards, sometimes with the help of fast moving glaciers, till it reaches the sea, where it floats out, eventually breaking off and forming icebergs (calving) which eventually melt. This process is how the water cycle works in Antarctica.
What producers live in Antarctica?
There are no producers in any food chain on the Antarctic continent, because it's too cold there for any food chain to grow.
However, the Southern Ocean that surrounds the continent is the most productive food chain on earth in terms of the amount of protein produced there. The base of that productive, sea food chain is the Antarctic Krill -- Euphausia superba.
The main producer in Antarctica is phytoplankton
What is an example of an environment that is very cold?
Antarctica is an example of an environment that is very cold, with temperatures often dropping below -60 degrees Celsius. This icy continent is known for its harsh climate and extreme cold conditions.
the harsh weather, food, and finishing the race
Why does no one own Antarctica?
Eighty percent of the population of planet Earth 'own' Antarctica in the sense that all scientific research conducted there is shared among those governments that signed the Antarctic Treaty.
How do you get to Antarctica from the Portland airport?
Dependent on where you want to land in Antarctica, you can fly from Portland to New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa or India, and from there travel according to your expedition's plan.
There is no commercial air service to anywhere on the Antarctic continent.
Why is Antarctica's cold climate responsible for its low yearly precipitation?
Antarctica's lack of humidity and precipitation is caused by the lack of moisture, not necessarily by cold.
It is true, however, that cold air holds less moisture due to it having a lower saturation point than warm air.
Is it dark in Antarctica in the winter and summer?
Around 14,000,000 sq km actual landmass. Twice the size of Australia!. It can double in the area of the earths surface it covers in winter due to sea ice forming around the landmass and ice shelves. Antarctica directly linked to weather systems all round the world. I read it can actually cover as much as 1/10 th of the earths surface when winter ice is taken as a whole. Probably the most important continent in regards to future of the planet.
What is the water temperature in antarctica?
If it's liquid, the temperature may be as cold as 27 degrees F, owing to the high mineral content of the water.
For what purpose do humans mostly inhabit Antarctica?
Humans mostly inhabit Antarctica for the purpose of science. Humans want to study how life is possible under such harsh conditions.
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Humans -- scientists and people who work in support of science -- live in Antarctica temporarily to study the health of planet earth.
Who or what is an Antarctica dweller?
Aside from the research scientists who spend months in the frigid environment, the only Antarctica Dwellers are penguins and other birds, and the marine life in the surrounding oceans.
What are some of the facts about the ice melting in Antarctic?
The most important overall fact is that the total ice volume for the area is not decreasing, and many studies show a slight increase in total ice volume.
The warming trend that started in the 1950's has completely tapered off and according to UAH Satellite and GRACE measurements there has been little change in overall temps for the past thirty years and some overall ice growth.
