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The continent located around the South Pole.
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Circle The line of latitude at 66.5°S that marks the Antarctic region.
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The distance north or south of the Equator measured in degrees.
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Sheet A very large mass of ice covering a large area of land.
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Shelf A floating extension of an ice sheet attached to the land.
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Ice - Frozen ocean water that forms on the surface of the sea.
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Factor - A non-living part of an ecosystem, such as temperature or sunlight.
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Factor - A living part of an ecosystem, such as plants or animals.
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Chain - A sequence showing how energy passes from one organism to another.
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Web - A network of interconnected food chains.
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- An organism that makes its own food using sunlight.
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- An organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.
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- Tiny marine plants that form the base of Antarctic food chains.
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- Small shrimp-like animals that are an important food source in Antarctica.
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- A characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.
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- A thick layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation.
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Pressure - An area where air sinks towards the Earth's surface, creating dry conditions.
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Desert - A cold desert that receives very little precipitation.
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Winds - Strong winds caused by cold, dense air flowing downhill from high ice-covered areas.
