Question

2. Answer the following in one word:
(a) The continent of Antarctica covered with thick ice sheets ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

These two ice sheets cover all but 2.4 percent of Antarctica's 14 million square kilometers. At its thickest point the ice sheet is 4,776 meters deep. It averages 2,160 meters thick, making Antarctica the highest continent. This ice is 90 percent of all the world's ice and 70 percent of all the world's fresh water.

Answer 2

Answer:

These two ice sheets cover all but 2.4percent of Antarctica's 14million square kilometres. At its thickest point the ice sheet is 4,776meters deep. It averages 2,160 meters thick,making Antarctica the highest continent. This ice is 90percent of all the world's ice and 70perceny of all the world's fresh water.