Properties (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
desert
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| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Antarctic_ice_sheet
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| gptkbp:hasArea |
14 million square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:hasClimate |
global climate patterns
polar desert |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Antarctic desert
|
| gptkbp:isA |
protected area
biome cold desert environment geographical feature habitat natural wonder climate zone natural region |
| gptkbp:isAttendedBy |
climate change
human activity |
| gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy |
extreme cold
permafrost strong winds icebergs long periods of darkness low biodiversity low temperatures long periods of daylight |
| gptkbp:isHomeTo |
gptkb:Weddell_seals
gptkb:Antarctic_fur_seals gptkb:whales various fish species polar bears researchers glaciers krill lichens mosses Antarctic krill ice shelves penguins scientific expeditions scientific research stations seals various seabirds microbial life scientific collaborations Adélie penguins Emperor penguins various invertebrates Leopard seals various fungi species icefish various algae species sea spiders |
| gptkbp:isImportantFor |
scientific research
|
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
its biodiversity
its harsh conditions its unique ecosystems its unique weather patterns its extreme isolation |
| gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:isMaintainedBy |
ice sheets
|
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:Earth's_cryosphere
|
| gptkbp:isStudiedIn |
scientists
|
| gptkbp:isSurroundedBy |
gptkb:Southern_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:isTargetedAt |
true
|
| gptkbp:receives |
less than 250 mm annually
|