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प्रश्न
Collect information and pictures of the Springtail. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.
उत्तर
Antarctic Springtail (Cryptopygus antarcticus)
This tiny, insect-like animal grows to only 1 -2 mm in length and can survive in temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F). It has a natural chemical antifreeze in its body to prevent it from freezing.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Antarctica is a far more dynamic place than anyone could have imagined a century ago. Why?
Identify who I am:
I am the most active volcano
Unscramble the letters to form a correct word and briefly describe it.
LIKLR
Unscramble the letters to form a correct word and briefly describe it.
NAICATRTAC
Unscramble the letters to form a correct word and briefly describe it.
ONSIRP
Fill in the blank
Thick permanent layers of snow and ice are called_______.
Fill in the blank
Because of extreme cold Antarctica is often referred to as the _____Desert.
Give geographical reasons for the following:
Antarctica is called the Polar Desert.
Give geographical reasons for the following:
Antarctica’s sole human inhabitants are visiting scientists who work in research stations.
Describe the winter season in Antarctica.
