Antarctica - Wikipedia Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, with an average thickness of 1 9 km (1 2 mi) Antarctica is, on average, the coldest, driest, and windiest of the continents, and has the highest average elevation It is mainly a polar desert, with annual precipitation of over 200 mm (8 in) along the coast and far less inland
Antarctica - National Geographic Society The oceans surrounding Antarctica provide an important physical component of the Antarctic region The waters surrounding Antarctica are relatively deep, reaching 4,000 to 5,000 meters (13,123 to 16,404 feet) in depth
Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA NASA uses satellites to study the ice on Antarctica and how the continent is changing Scientists want to know how changes in Earth’s climate are affecting Antarctica’s ice sheets
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
Antarctic factsheet geographical statistics Our school’s factsheet has many fascinating details about Antarctica – its area, length, height, ice thickness, extremes of temperature, and many others Here’s a taster of what you can find in the factsheet
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