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Which continent is also known as the frozen continent?
Which continent is also known as the frozen continent?
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The correct option is D Antarctica
Antarctica is located in the southernmost part of the world. It covers an area of 14,000,000 square km which is the fifth-largest continent in the world. 98%of the area covered by ice which is at least 1.6km thick. It has 90% of the world's ice. The temperature recorded -80 degrees Celsius to -89 degree Celsius in winter and 5 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius in summer near the adjoining areas of the coast. This is why it is also known as the frozen continent in the world.
Antarctica is located in the southernmost part of the world. It covers an area of 14,000,000 square km which is the fifth-largest continent in the world. 98%of the area covered by ice which is at least 1.6km thick. It has 90% of the world's ice. The temperature recorded -80 degrees Celsius to -89 degree Celsius in winter and 5 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius in summer near the adjoining areas of the coast. This is why it is also known as the frozen continent in the world.
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