Презентация "Antarctica"

Antarctica

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Латкина Дарья

Antarctica is the Earth's most southern continent located at the South Pole.

The Antarctic Continent functions as one of Earth’s “refrigerators” regulating the oceanic currents and the world’s climate .

About 99% of Antarctica is covered with ice at an average thickness of 8,200 feet reaching in some places as deep as 15,669 feet.

Antarctica has the lowest temperatures in our planet reaching minus 158 degrees Farenheit with winds of 187.5 Miles per hour. Containing 90% of the planet’s ice it’s the major reserve of fresh water on Earth.

Inhabitant

There are no trees or bushes that grow in the Antarctic, only moss and algae.

Whales, seals and birds live in the waters and coastal areas of the Antarctic.

Penguins are the most famous inhabitants of the Antarctic.

These birds can't fly but they’re live on the ice sheets and coastal waters.

Environmental problem

Global warming and pollution are threatening this precious ecosystem. Before the 1960s there was no regulation or protection of Antarctica.

The arrival of the first tourists in the 50’s was a main cause of enviromental concern. Strict rules and regulations were created to protect the ecology and the enviroment from the visitors such as creating restricted zones , mantain a safe distance from the wild life, not feeding or touching the animals, and rigid control of waste disposal. 

Pollution of the sea is prohibited and no Antarctic animal can be captured or hunted.

Special permits are given to visit the area to those that are approved by the treaty.

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