- Antarctica - Wikipedia
Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi) Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, with an average thickness of 1 9 km (1 2 mi)
- Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, Facts | Britannica
The continent is divided into East Antarctica (which is largely composed of a high ice-covered plateau) and West Antarctica (which is largely an ice sheet covering an archipelago of mountainous islands)
- Antarctica - Education | National Geographic Society
Without any ice, Antarctica would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as Lesser Antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of Australia, known as Greater Antarctica These regions have different geologies
- Antarctica - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antarctica is the Earth's southernmost and the continent with the least people It is on the South Pole It is almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle
- What Is Antarctica? A Desert, Country, Continent. . . ?
In this guide, we serve up a cliff-notes sort of sketch of the White Continent (as Antarctica’s often called), and also provide a slew of links to more in-depth articles on specific topics, from geography and ecology to Antarctica’s unique management and human footprint
- Antarctica | Geography, Climate, Land Features, and Facts
Antarctica is the frozen world and is entirely covered with thick ice that accounts for 70% of Earth’s fresh water Only scientists and researchers stay here for a short time in dedicated stations Despite the harsh environment, it is inhabited by some animals including penguins, seals, and whales
- Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA
During summer, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted toward the sun and is in constant sunlight In the winter, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted away from the sun, causing the continent to be dark Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little rain or snowfall
- Antarctica - New World Encyclopedia
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, overlying the South Pole Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean
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