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Antarctica

Antarctica. Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues. Ms. Ramos. I mp Basics. No indigenous inhabitants 1,000-5,000 researchers Vinson Massif: highest peak Periods of dark and light. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html. Ms. Ramos. Climate.

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Antarctica

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  1. Antarctica Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues Ms. Ramos

  2. Imp Basics • No indigenous inhabitants • 1,000-5,000 researchers • Vinson Massif: highest peak • Periods of dark and light https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html Ms. Ramos

  3. Climate • Coldest, windiest, driest cont • 98% covered by ice • East is colder than west https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html

  4. World’s: • Southern most cont • Highest avg elevation • 90% ice • Southernmost volcano: Mount Erebus • Coldest place (-128.6 F) http://www.ecophotoexplorers.com/antarctica_geology.asp Ms. Ramos

  5. Agriculture Trade • Minerals, not enough to exploit • Some tourism Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html

  6. People • Generally, yr longest term • Some births • Schools at research stations https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html Ms. Ramos

  7. Current Issues Ms. Ramos

  8. Preservation of land • No foreign plants, animals • -ban dog sleds http://jonbowermaster.com/blog/2009/12/crossing-antarctica-day-8/ Ms. Ramos

  9. Fishing/ Waters • Concern over fishing and fur seal hunting Patagonian Toothfish Don’t catch me… it’s ILLEGAL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_fur_seal Ms. Ramos

  10. Ozone • 1985 UK discover hole in ozone • Ban CFCs Ms. Ramos http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=476

  11. Make sure to remember to process your notes on the left side! • Refer to your yellow notebook handout and the website for ideas. Ms. Ramos

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