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Antarctica

**__ // Location // __** Antarctica is at the southern most part of the earth. Antarctica is by the southern tip of Argentina, which is 90*S., 0*E. Antarctica is also South of all other continents. Antarctica includes the South Pole, but may have not in the past.

A map of Antarctica //**__Place __**//  Antarctica’s average temperature in Celsius is -49*C. The coldest ever recorded climate on Earth was here at -128*F. More information on the climate can be found [|here.]

 Antarctica’s land is very different from other continents land. Most of the land is buried under at least a mile of ice and snow. If you want to learn more about Antarctica’s land click [|here.] Scientist's that go to Antarctica have to adapt to the Weather. They live and work in research station and come from countries all around the world. The easiest way to travel near or on Antarctica is by boat, plane, helicopter, trucks, or even walking, which is the most common form of transportation.

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The main human impact on Antarctica is global warming. This can lead to the polar ice caps melting, loss of habitat for many of the species native to the area as well as near extinction for many species.

 However, there are smaller scales of human impact made directly on Antarctica that are done locally to affect it as well. The fishing done in this area has led some species here come close to extinction. Sealing, whaling and fishing are among some of the industries which have led to decline in these populations.

 Another example has been the mining and dumping of waste in the area. Mining has now been prohibited however it has caused some damage that may not be reversible. The Madrid Protocol was put into place to help correct past damage to Antarctica and to reduce damage in the future.

 Science and tourism has caused some impacts on Antarctica as well. This can include disturbing the land and species of the area as well as the introduction of other species and disease-causing species that upset the balance of this eco-system. //**__<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 28pt; line-height: 115%;">Movement __**//

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">Antarctica is all ice covered land, which makes travel and transporting things very difficult if done on the land. To find out about the different types of transportation Antarctica uses click [|here.]

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">The only people in Antarctica are a few tourists in certain areas and Scientists who only stay for parts of some years. Because of this, Any traditions that may be brought here, leave with the scientists and may come back with another.

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Antarctica is one of the smallest continents in the world. It is about the size of continental U.S. and Mexico together. Antarctica is mostly round shaped, but does have a point extending from it to South America.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Antarctica is known for being cold, being at the southernmost part of the Earth, and including the South Pole. Antarctica is actually very important to Scientific research. This research includes: Earth's history, weather, how scientists adapt to Antarctica, and more.

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