1. Antarctica Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues Ms. Ramos

2. Imp Basics No indigenous inhabitants 1,000-5,000 researchers Vinson Massif: highest peak Periods of dark and light Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the- world-factbook/geos/ay.html

3. Climate Coldest, windiest, driest cont 98% covered by ice East is colder than west Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html

4. World’s: Southern most cont Highest avg elevation 90% ice Southernmost volcano: Mount Erebus Coldest place (-128.6 F) Ms. Ramos http://www.ecophotoexplorers.com/antarctica_geol ogy.asp

5. Agriculture Trade Minerals, not enough to exploit Some tourism Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html

6. People Generally, yr longest term Some births Schools at research stations Ms. Ramos https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html

7. Current Issues Ms. Ramos

8. Preservation of land No foreign plants, animals -ban dog sleds Ms. Ramos http://jonbowermaster.com/blog/2009/12/crossing-antarctica-day-8/

9. Fishing/ Waters Concern over fishing and fur seal hunting Ms. Ramos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_fur_seal Patagonian Toothfish Don’t catch me… it’s ILLEGAL

10. Ozone 1985 UK discover hole in ozone Ban CFCs Ms. Ramos http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=476

11. 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