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Antarctica Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues Ms. Ramos

Imp Basics No indigenous inhabitants 1,000-5,000 researchers Vinson Massif: highest peak Periods of dark and light Ms. Ramos world-factbook/geos/ay.html

Climate Coldest, windiest, driest cont 98% covered by ice East is colder than west Ms. Ramos

World’s: Southern most cont Highest avg elevation 90% ice Southernmost volcano: Mount Erebus Coldest place ( F) Ms. Ramos ogy.asp

Agriculture Trade Minerals, not enough to exploit Some tourism Ms. Ramos

People Generally, yr longest term Some births Schools at research stations Ms. Ramos

Current Issues Ms. Ramos

Preservation of land No foreign plants, animals -ban dog sleds Ms. Ramos

Fishing/ Waters Concern over fishing and fur seal hunting Ms. Ramos Patagonian Toothfish Don’t catch me… it’s ILLEGAL

Ozone 1985 UK discover hole in ozone Ban CFCs Ms. Ramos

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