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Antarctica matters for many reasons. First, it houses around 4000 scientists. Also Antarctica houses genre of animals, seals, whales, and of course PENGUINS.
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All land of 60 degrees S -- according to the Antarctic Treaty -- is dedicated to science, to learn about the health of planet Earth. This is why 'Antarctica matters'.
The temporary population of the continent varies between about 1,000 in winter and about 4,500 in summer. All people in this population work on science, and for every scientist, about seven other workers work in support of science.
There are no animals that live on the continent: it's too cold and there is no food chain. However, sea birds -- penguins -- and sea mammals -- seals -- breed on Antarctica's beaches.
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Does fashion matter in Antarctica?
No. Survival matters in Antarctica.
What form of matter is the ice in Antarctica that goes directly into the atmosphere?
Because Antarctica is so dry, you may be thinking of evaporation. In this process, ice becomes hydrogen and oxygen.
Why does Antarctica have the word ant in it but no ants live there?
Antarctica was called so because the Greek meaning of it is opposite of the north. In their language they say ant differently so it really didnt matter to them.
Can any country go and research Antarctica?
yep it dose not matter if your Turkish or English you can still go there
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.
Are penguins the only bird in Antarctica?
No penguins live permanently on the continent: penguins are sea birds that live at sea. However, at least two types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches, the Emperor and the Adelie.
What continent can you find a desert?
* Africa (Sahara) * Australia * Asia (Mongolian) * and Antarctica (deserts do not have to be boiling and sandy; they can be sub-zero - it is just a matter of how much precipitation falls there. Antarctica is too cold to rain, hence much of it is defined as desert).
What continent lies south west of Australia?
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Who should be allowed to visit antarctica and why?
People who like the cold. Beside people who like the cold, This question could be hinting at the growth of tourism in that area, and the damage it could/is doing. The crux of the matter being do we keep Antarctica as pristine as possible, and just allow scientists to visit, or do we allow tourists to tramp over it. A double-edged sword no matter which why you look at it.
What is antarctica's real name?
Antarctica's real name is Antarctica.
What is the proper noun for Antarctica?
Antarctica is a proper noun. It is the name of a continent.
What was the temperature in antarctica before man came to the earth?
Would you like to narrow that down a bit? "Before man came to earth" covers a period of roughly 5 billions years. Over that time, the temperature in Antarctica changed a great deal, both up and down. For that matter, over much of that time, Antarctica was not even located at the South Pole.
