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The Antarctic continent is classified as a desert because of its low humidity -- about five percent.
The continent is covered -- 98% -- by an ice sheet, and the bedrock under the ice sheet is composed of the rocks and rock formations found on every other continent. Since only the beaches are not covered, the 'soil' on the continent is sea-washed stone rubble, like you would find on any beach.
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Why doesn't Antarctica have much soil?
Antarctica's soil covers 10% of the earth's surface and represents 100% of the continent. It is, however, 98% covered by an ice sheet which prevents access to its 'soil'.
What type of soil does antarctica have?
Antarctica's soil is primarily composed of gravel, sand, silt, and clay, with limited organic matter content. The extreme cold temperatures and limited precipitation in Antarctica make soil formation slow, and most areas are covered by ice with little exposed soil.
Why does the soil of antarctica have little organic content?
It's too cold for organic content to survive in Antarctica.
What vegetables can be found in Antarctica?
Nothing grows in the soil on Antarctica: it's too cold and it is too dry.
Where is the richest soil in Antarctica?
Antarctica is not known for its soil, since 98% of the continent is covered with an ice sheet. As well, it's too cold there to grow anything, so any 'rich soil' could only lie fallow.
What is the only continent that's completely frozen in the soil?
Antarctica is the only continent that is completely frozen in the soil. The majority of the continent is covered in ice, with thick ice sheets that have formed over millions of years.
Antarctica is made of frozen what?
Antarctica, the continent, is bedrock and soil. Ninety-eight percent of it is covered, however, by frozen water -- an ice sheet.
What type of soil is needed to grow Rajma?
Damp, well watered, alkaline soil is good i think
Which continent covers a smaller part of earths total land area Africa or Antarctica?
Antarctica, It is mainly ice and rock while Africa is rock and soil.
Does Antarctica have trees and bushes?
Antarctica is mostly ice and snow and where there is soil, it is poor. So basically....no
Which region of Antarctica has the best weather and soil for agricultural?
The Antarctic Peninsula region has relatively milder weather compared to the rest of Antarctica. However, no part of Antarctica has suitable soil for traditional agriculture due to the extreme cold temperatures, lack of sunlight for much of the year, and the presence of ice and permafrost. Agriculture in Antarctica would require extensive artificial measures such as indoor farming with artificial light and climate control.
Is it true that all of Antarctica might melt and nothing will be left of it?
Antarctica is a continent, one of seven on earth and its soil comprises about 10% of the earth's surface. The vast ice cap on Antarctica could melt, but continents do not melt.
