Permanent Ice Regions (Antarctica)

the ice sheet covering the majority of the the ice sheet covering the majority of the continent is highly reflective and doesn't continent is highly reflective and doesn't

absorb warmth. absorb warmth.

Antarctic Peninsula

Since the Antarctic Peninsula is the most northern part of Antarctica (extending to within 1000km of South America) it has the most moderate climate of the three regions. Some of the Antarctic Islands

near the Antarctic Peninsula for example, are warm enough to experience rain during the summer as opposed to snow all year round.

Antarctic Continental Coastal regions

Since this region is so close to the sea, most of the snow that falls in Antarctica falls within 200km of the coast. this region experiences the highest accumulation of snow.

Antarictc Interior

The interior of Antarctica is typically higher, drier and colder.

Due to the lack of humidity, the interior is much colder that other regions colder.

It typically also receives less sun light, and experiences much more severe differences in weather between summer and winter.

Fresh Water Content

1.Huge Deposits of Coal and Copper

2.Lead, zinc, silver, tin , and gold also abundant

3.Petroleum and natural gas exist in continental shelf regions