Difference between revisions of "Antarctica"
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'''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest [[continent]] on the earth. Its fauna is made up of [[insects]] and other [[invertebrates]]. The continent is famous for being the home of the [[penguin]]. | '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest [[continent]] on the earth. Its fauna is made up of [[insects]] and other [[invertebrates]]. The continent is famous for being the home of the [[penguin]]. | ||
| − | The continent does not have any permanent human residents and is only inhabited by a small number of scientists. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty set aside Antarctica, keeping it free from war-related activities | + | The continent does not have any permanent human residents and is only inhabited by a small number of scientists. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty set aside Antarctica, keeping it free from war-related activities. |
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| + | Contrary to popular belief, Antarctica has been getting colder in recent decades. The only part that has warmed a bit is the Antarctic peninsula. | ||
[[Category:Continents]] | [[Category:Continents]] | ||
Revision as of 22:20, August 22, 2007
Antarctica is the coldest and driest continent on the earth. Its fauna is made up of insects and other invertebrates. The continent is famous for being the home of the penguin.
The continent does not have any permanent human residents and is only inhabited by a small number of scientists. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty set aside Antarctica, keeping it free from war-related activities.
Contrary to popular belief, Antarctica has been getting colder in recent decades. The only part that has warmed a bit is the Antarctic peninsula.