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Antarctica

CEFR: A2
The southernmost, ice-covered continent surrounding the South Pole, characterized by extreme katabatic winds and sub-zero temperatures.

Synonyms

  • the South Polar continent
  • the White Continent

Example Sentence

Scientific expeditions to Antarctica adhere to the Madrid Protocol to prevent chemical contamination of pristine glacial ice sheets.

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