Question

V.Give reasons for the following-

1. Another name for Antractica is the white continent.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Antarctica is a continent which remains covered with snow and thick ice sheets all year round. Hence it is known as the 'White Continent.

Answer 2

Answer:

WHITE CONTINENT

Explanation:

Question:

What is another name for Antarctica?

Antarctica:

Antarctica is one of the smaller continents on Earth, only larger than Europe and Australia. It is completely covered in ice year-round due to the heavily compacted glacier layers and its position over the South Pole.