Antarctica — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · Geography
Summary of Antarctica for ICSE Class 7 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Geography syllabus. Antarctica is the southernmost continent of Earth.
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Overview
Antarctica is the southernmost continent of Earth and the home of the geographic South Pole. It is a frozen desert covered almost completely by ice, with no permanent residents and only temporary research stations. Its extreme cold, strong winds, special landforms, rare plants, rich animal life, and
Key Concepts
The term Antarctica was coined by
The term Antarctica was coined by Marinus of Tyre in the 2nd Century AD. James Cook crossed latitude 67°15' along the Antarctic Circle in 1773 but did
Antarctica is the world's southernmost continent
Antarctica is the world's southernmost continent and contains the geographic South Pole. Its area is about 14,200,000 sq km. It is the fifth largest c
About 98 percent of Antarctica
About 98 percent of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages about 1.6 km in thickness. It is covered by permafrost and is classified as a polar des
The Weddell Sea and Ross Sea
The Weddell Sea and Ross Sea cut into the continent from opposite sides. The Transantarctic Mountains divide Antarctica into Lesser Antarctica in the
The highest mountain is Vinson Massif
The highest mountain is Vinson Massif in Ellsworth Land. Kirkpatrick is the highest point in Eastern Antarctica. Mount Erebus on Ross Island is Antarc
Learning Objectives
- Understand the discovery of Antarctica and the main explorers linked to it
- Locate Antarctica and describe its extent, boundaries, and physical features
- Explain the severe climate of Antarctica and its special natural conditions
- Identify the effects of ozone layer depletion and global warming on Antarctica
- Recognize the vegetation, animal life, and mineral wealth of Antarctica
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