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प्रश्न
Describe the winter season in Antarctica.
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उत्तर
The cold and long winter season lasts from April to September. During this time the temperatures are very low, sometimes going down to-70°C.
Blizzards — intensely cold and strong winds accompanied by falling snow—are common.
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