GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Antarctica

Antarctica is a land continent surrounding the geographic South Pole, with most of its surface covered by a thick ice sheet. Southern Ocean waters connect its coastal sectors.

Fast Facts

East Antarctica and West Antarctica differ in bedrock and ice configuration.
The Antarctic Peninsula projects towards South America.
Research stations do not establish ordinary national ownership.

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Connected lessons

AntarcticaMap, explanation and practice
A continent with several water environmentsGuided exploration

Geographical connections

Ice sheetRelated concept
East AntarcticaRelated places
West AntarcticaRelated places
Antarctic PeninsulaRelated places
Southern OceanRelated places
Geographic South PoleRelated places

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