Social Sciences, asked by sv6903468, 1 month ago

why is Antarctica known as whaite continents​

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Answered by vsati49
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Answer:

answer in explanation

Explanation:

98% of the Geographical area is covered by ice which is about 1.6 km thick. 90% of the total ice of the earth is found in Antarctica. As it is completely covered with ice it is also called white continent. ... The continent is also very dry.

Answered by getikakaushik
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Answer:

because it is covered with snow all the time.

Explanation:

Antarctica is situated on the south pole so it recieves very little or no sunlight .

it's atmosphere is very cold and that's why it is covered with snow all the time.

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