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Antarctica is a land mass and land masses do not change size depending on the seasons.
However, 98% of the Antarctic continent is covered by an ice sheet. During the winter months, the sea ice of the Southern Ocean which surrounds the continent, freezes, thus, essentially doubling the size of the ice sheet.
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How many Fungi are there in Antarctica?
There are no fungi growing on Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no nutrient source for this botany.
What kinds of trees grow in antarctica?
Currently there are no trees growing in antarctica, it is just too cold. However millions of years ago antarctica was a vast, lush forest.
Why are there growing demands for resources in Antarctica?
because people want stuff.
Why can't a giraffe survive in Antarctica?
It is an African savanna animal and needs the trees growing there.
Over what continent has a hole in the ozone layer been growing larger and lasting longer over the last 20 years?
The ozone layer is not growing larger. The ozone hole is getting larger. It is getting larger over Antarctica.
What would happen to a cacti if it is planted in antarctica?
Antarctica is too cold and dry for agriculture or for growing anything. Within a few hours, the cactus would freeze.
What humans eat fungi in Antarctica?
Any fungi in Antarctica must be classified as a micro-organism, because the continent is so inhospitable to growing -- anything. No humans on Antarctica -- all temporary workers or scientists -- eat these fungi.
Is kelp growing in Antarctica?
Kelp forests grow in the Southern Ocean providing food and shelter for marine life.
What is the tallest Pengunin in Antarctica?
the emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest penguin alive growing up to 1.15m high.
Who is in charge of the unclaimed part of Antarctica?
Raymond Barreto is in charge of the unclaimed territories of antartica. There is currently a population of 7 and growing.
What continent has a hole in the ozone layer been growing larger and lasting longer over the last 20 years?
The ozone layer is not growing larger. The ozone hole is getting larger. It is getting larger over Antarctica.
Where could you find flowering plants?
You can find flowering plants on every continent. There are two growing in Antarctica (Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort.
