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प्रश्न
Give geographical reasons for the following:
Antarctica’s sole human inhabitants are visiting scientists who work in research stations.
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उत्तर
Its unfit for human habitation because of presence of ice-sheets, icebergs, rough waves, blizzards, strong winds, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss the importance of the many research stations in Antarctica for the global community.
The scientists working at the research stations in Antarctica face very harsh and difficult conditions. Still, they have chosen to work at these stations.
What lessons do you learn from them?
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Greater Antarctica lies to the _____ of Lesser Antarctica.
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Thick permanent layers of snow and ice are called_______.
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Because of extreme cold Antarctica is often referred to as the _____Desert.
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Collect information and pictures of the tern. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.
