How big is antarctica in winter?

Answer 1

The continent of Antarctica remains the same -- about 10% of the earth's surface. However, the ice sheet that covers 98% of the continent joins with the sea ice that freezes, and essentially doubles the size of the mass.

Answer 2

Continents do not change sizes in different seasons. However, in winter the Southern Ocean sea ice freezes and joins with the Antarctic ice sheet that covers 98% of the continent, essentially doubling the size of the continent.

Answer 3

Ninety-eight percent of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet. During winter, the Southern Ocean around the continent freezes, essentially doubling the size of Antarctica.

The ice sheet on the continent is permanent.

Answer 4

The land mass of Antarctica does not change size from summer to winter. The amount of ice surrounding it might.

Answer 5

The ice sheet that covers the Antarctic continent -- 98% of it -- merges with the ice that forms over the Southern Ocean in winter, effectively doubling the size of the continent.

Answer 6

3,000 square inches