Antarctica

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When was Antarctica first sighted?
1820
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What happens to the size of the continent during winter?
It doubles in size due to expanding sea ice.
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Why are penguins black and white?
To camouflage under water (black) and on ice (white).
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Who was the first to the South Pole?
Roald Amundsen
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What is the average temperature?
-50 degrees celcius
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Why is it so cold and dry?
The angle of the sun is low in the sky so energy from the Sun is spread out over a large area.
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What happens to the size of the continent during winter?

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