Multiple choice general knowledge

Antarctica is:

  1. Nearly all exposed land with some glaciers

  2. About half ice and half exposed land

  3. Mainly ice, with a few areas of exposed land

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Antarctica is covered by approximately 98% thick ice, with only small areas of exposed rocky land, primarily along the coast and mountain peaks. This makes it mainly ice-covered, contradicting the notion that it has significant exposed land. The ice sheet averages over 2 kilometers in thickness and contains about 90% of the world's fresh water.

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