antarctic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the Antarctic, the southernmost continent and region around the South Pole.

• The Antarctic is a nearly continent-sized ice sheet and marine region located in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Variants

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antarctic , antarctic circle , antarctic circles , Antarctic minke whale , Antarctic minke whales , Antarctic toothfish , Antarctic toothfishes , Antarctic , the , the Antarctic , Antarctic Peninsula , Palmer Peninsula , British Antarctic Territory , the Antarctic Circle , Antarctic Archipelago , Palmer Archipelago , Antarctic Ocean , Southern Ocean

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek word ἀνταρκτικός (antarktikos), meaning 'opposite the Arctic'.

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Trivia

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1. The Antarctic is the driest continent on Earth, with an average annual precipitation of only 200mm.

2. The Antarctic is home to several active volcanoes, the largest of which is Mount Erebus.

3. The Antarctic is the only continent without a native human population.

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1. Antarctic Circle: A circle of latitude that marks the southernmost point where the sun can shine directly overhead, located at 66°33'38.1''S.

2. Antarctic Treaty System: An international treaty that establishes cooperation in scientific research and conservation of natural resources in the Antarctic.

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Culture

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The Antarctic has long been a source of fascination for explorers and scientists due to its extreme climate and unique ecosystem. It has been the setting for numerous expeditions and scientific research projects, and has been featured in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "antarctic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, icy continent located at the bottom of the world, surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Antarctic' with 'extreme cold' and 'exploration'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Always Near The Coldest Ice' to remember the meaning of 'Antarctic'.

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