Question

Antarctica is considered to be a cold desert with low water availability even though it is covered by ice sheets because:

• A. Water availability is determined for fresh water
• B. Water availability is determined for liquid water
• C. Both options A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both options A and B

When we talk about water availability, accessible fresh water in the form of a liquid is considered. In Antarctica, most of the water is frozen and fresh water lakes and rivers are inaccessible. This is why Antarctica has low water availability.