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Antarctica: Facts for Kids

Antarctica is the southernmost continent, characterized by extreme temperatures, with an average annual temperature of -56°F and the lowest recorded at -128.6°F. It is home to specially adapted wildlife, including penguins and seals, but has no native human population. The Antarctic Treaty ensures the continent is reserved for peaceful scientific research, covering various fields such as climatology and marine ecosystems.

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Antarctica: Facts for Kids

Antarctica is the southernmost continent, characterized by extreme temperatures, with an average annual temperature of -56°F and the lowest recorded at -128.6°F. It is home to specially adapted wildlife, including penguins and seals, but has no native human population. The Antarctic Treaty ensures the continent is reserved for peaceful scientific research, covering various fields such as climatology and marine ecosystems.

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The average annual

temperature at South Pole


No one set foot on Antarctica Station is -56°F. During the Much of the area in Antarctica
until 1895. The South Pole was summer at South Pole Station, enjoys one long day and one
first reached in 1911. In 1956, the temperature may reach 0°F. long night each year. During
the first year-round research Some areas on the continent the summer, those living in
station at the South Pole was can see summer temperatures Antarctica experience 24 hours
established. Antarctica's history as high as 55°F. The lowest of daylight, and in the winter
is packed full of extraordinary temperature ever recorded on 24 hours of nighttime.
stories of heroism and survival. the continent is −128.6°F.

Where in the World?


Antarctica is the southernmost continent in the world! The continent
surrounds the South Pole and has more land than both Europe and
Australia. All of the U.S., minus Alaska and Hawaii, could fit inside Antarctica,
with room to spare.
What Lives in Antarctica?
There are penguins, seals, whales and abundant
sea life along the coast, but there is little life on
the continent. The animals that live in Antarctica
are specially adapted to the cold and harsh
conditions. For example, there’s a fish that has
developed clear blood that won’t freeze in the
cold water! There are no native peoples of
Antarctica…and no polar bears!

No One Owns Antarctica


The Antarctic Treaty reserves Antarctica as a
zone for the peaceful conduct of research.
Treaty nations, including the U.S., coordinate
and cooperate to maximize science.

Science in Antarctica
Antarctica is a perfect location for scientific
research. The United States Antarctic Program
researches topics such as global warming, ozone
changes, climatology, earth sciences, glaciology,
astronomy, UV radiation, oceanic circulation,
marine ecosystems and meteorite studies. What
kind of science would you like to study in
Antarctica?

is the highest, driest, coldest, windiest, and emptiest place


tica on Ear
Antarc th.
The Extremes of Antarctica
An ice sheet covers approximately 99% of Antarctica, which, at its thickest point, is three
miles deep. This ice is approximately 90% of all the world's ice (by volume) and is 70% of all
the world's fresh water.

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