22 Best Antarctica Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Dec 12, 2019

People don't live in Antarctica because the continent is extremely cold. Antarctica is the only continent on the planet earth that has just a few people living in it. The fact that the continent...Read More

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What is the cheapest way to visit Antarctica?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

The cheapest way to go to Antarctica is to take employment for the summer months at one of the research stations. The scientists nautrally need support staff, mainly catering and cleaning. If you...Read More

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Does Antarctica have an airport?

J.Spencer, Knowledge enthusiast
Answered: Jan 10, 2019

Yes. Did you still think scientists go to Antarctica in voyages on ships? Occasionally they do, but Antarctica has its share of airports. There are about 20 airports in Antarctica supplying to...Read More

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Who owns and runs Antarctica?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

There is no president of Antarctica. It is divided into several regions, each with a different administrator. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the ruler of four of these regions, which might...Read More

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What is the total population of Antarctica?

C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jan 17, 2019

In the summer, the population of Antarctica rises to around 4.500 and there are other people in the surrounding waters mostly in support of the summer residents. In winter, only the most ardent...Read More

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Why is Antarctica considered a continent even though there is no life?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

The 7 continents comprise several countries, Australia being by far the largest. A continent is normally taken as a land mass irrespective of inhabitation. 7 large land masses can be seen on our...Read More

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Why is Antarctica the coldest and driest continent on Earth?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Antarctica is at the bottom of the world and the least desirable place to live. why is it the coldest, driest region? Well, because the sun reachest it least. It is too cold for what sun it sees...Read More

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Is Antarctica a desert or tundra?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

Antarctica is neither a desert - which is sandy terrain with little or no vegetation, and typical of extremely hot regions - nor is is tundra, which is not heavy with vegetation and enjoys (or...Read More

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Can I legally live in Antarctica?

C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jan 17, 2019

The answer is yes, briefly. The only residents are scientists and they normally only stay for the summer. No-one lives in Antarctica for good like people do in the rest of the world. It has no...Read More

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What is the difference between North and South Pole?

G. Horace, Content Developer
Answered: Sep 05, 2019

One of the main differences between the north and south pole is their location but they will still have other differences than that. Both places are known to be extremely cold but the temperature...Read More

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Is there any vegetation in Antarctica?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

It won't surprise you that in a region where snow and ice cover the land, there are no trees or bushes or productive plants. However, there is lichen. This has been found in the most remote areas...Read More

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When was Antarctica discovered and by whom?

K. Galatia
Answered: Nov 28, 2019

The discovery of the Antarctica continent is attributed to a Russian expedition, a person of Fabian Gottlieb Von Bellingshausen, on the 27th of January, 1820. Thaddeus Bellingshausen was believed...Read More

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Who landed first on Antarctica?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

This is one of those unfair historical reports. I dare say the first person who landed did not survive to tell the tale. Of those fishing and other craft reaching Antarctica there may not have...Read More

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How does Antarctica protect Earth?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Antarctica does give the Earth some protection, perhaps more than is currently known. Its ice deflects some of the sun’s rays away from the Earth, otherwise the temperatures we experience...Read More

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Do I need to take permission to visit Antarctica?

C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jan 17, 2019

Yes, it is not so difficult to get to Antarctica these days, many companies take tourists. You’ll need a permit and you'll must agree to follow the Antarctic Conservation Act. This...Read More

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