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Is the ice on Antarctica salt water?
Nope...lots of land, even unfrozen lakes, under the ice. Basically, Antarctica is a small continent (say the size of Australia) covered by a sheet of ice...and now it's shrinking. no, underneath the ice is rocky land Edited by Danielle Robertson 5/3/2009 :P
Is Antarctica covered with continental glaciers?
Arctica was an ancient continent which formed approximately 2.5 billion years ago in the Neoarchean era. It consisted of the Canadian and Siberian shields, and is now roughly situated in the Arctic around the current North Pole. Arctica joined with the continents Atlantica and Nena about one billion years ago to form the supercontinent, Rodinia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctica jaiboi666
How was north American differ during the bringing epoch than it is now?
During the Ice Age, North America was covered in ice and had a different climate, geography, and animal population compared to today. Large ice sheets and glaciers shaped the landscape, and animals such as woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and giant sloths roamed the continent. As the ice retreated, the landmasses shifted, creating new habitats and allowing for the colonization and diversification of different plant and animal species.
What percentage on earth's surface is covered in glaciers?
it is 28% of the world was covered by glaciers. 28% of the earth was covered by Glaciers during the Ice Age.
How much of North America is covered in ice right now?
As of current data, approximately 10% of North America is covered in ice, primarily in areas like Greenland and parts of Canada. This ice coverage fluctuates throughout the year and can change due to weather patterns and climate conditions.
Is the ice on Antarctica salt water?
Nope...lots of land, even unfrozen lakes, under the ice. Basically, Antarctica is a small continent (say the size of Australia) covered by a sheet of ice...and now it's shrinking. no, underneath the ice is rocky land Edited by Danielle Robertson 5/3/2009 :P
What soil does Antarctica have?
The Antarctic continent is classified as a desert because of its low humidity -- about five percent. The continent is covered -- 98% -- by an ice sheet, and the bedrock under the ice sheet is composed of the rocks and rock formations found on every other continent. Since only the beaches are not covered, the 'soil' on the continent is sea-washed stone rubble, like you would find on any beach.
When the ice age ended the land which was once covered in ice was now covered in what?
When the ice age ended, the land that was once covered in ice was now covered in vegetation and water. This led to the formation of lakes, rivers, and forests as the glaciers retreated. The land also became suitable for habitation by various species of plants and animals.
How much of Antarctica is left?
Antarctica is 5,400,000 sq miles (14,000,000 sq km) in size. Of this, 5,300,000 sq mi (13,720,000 sq kms) is ice covered, leaving 100,000 sq mi ( 280,000 sq km) ice free. This works out at 98.15% ice covered, 1.85% ice free.
What covered much of what is now the midwestern US and eastern canada?
ice.
During the most recant ice age glacier covered about percent of the earth's land area?
The previous answer was incorrect. NOW the Earth's surface is covered with ice, but during the most recent ice age, NEARLY 30% of the Earth was covered by ice!I'm a little bold
What does it mean that an ice berg has calved?
It means it has broken off of the ice shelf (which is attached to a continent), and is now free to float off into the ocean.
Is Antarctica covered with continental glaciers?
Arctica was an ancient continent which formed approximately 2.5 billion years ago in the Neoarchean era. It consisted of the Canadian and Siberian shields, and is now roughly situated in the Arctic around the current North Pole. Arctica joined with the continents Atlantica and Nena about one billion years ago to form the supercontinent, Rodinia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctica jaiboi666
What did North America look like during the last ice age?
It shaped much of New England. Huge amounts of gravel were pushed around, creating Long Island. It covered Canada under thousands of feet of ice.
Where do giraffes live now?
Well some live in zoos all over the world, but naturally they live mostly in the continent of Africa.
Is antarctica a country or a continent?
it is now considered a continent
How was north American differ during the bringing epoch than it is now?
During the Ice Age, North America was covered in ice and had a different climate, geography, and animal population compared to today. Large ice sheets and glaciers shaped the landscape, and animals such as woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and giant sloths roamed the continent. As the ice retreated, the landmasses shifted, creating new habitats and allowing for the colonization and diversification of different plant and animal species.
