GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Transantarctic Mountains
The Transantarctic Mountains form a long mountain system broadly separating East and West Antarctica. Exposed peaks and valleys interrupt the surrounding ice cover.
Fast Facts
- Extend from the Ross sector towards the Weddell side.
- Separate contrasting ice-sheet and bedrock regions.
- Outlet glaciers pass through mountain valleys.
Connected lessons
- Transantarctic MountainsMap, explanation and practice
- A continent with several water environmentsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- East AntarcticaRelated places
- West AntarcticaRelated places
- Ross Ice ShelfRelated places