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What does the word Antarctic mean?

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White Continent

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Region comprised of both land and water

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Isolated Continent

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Opposite to the Arctic region

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The correct option is D Opposite to the Arctic region
The word Antarctic literally means that it is opposite to the Arctic region.

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