<\/a>When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span>Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1332917568","user":{"username":"gerard2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/gerard2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/315327202?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333441755","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.]]When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.\u200d\u200d \u200d]]**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.]]When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.\u200d\u200d \u200d]]**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200d\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52434172","body":"i learnt alot from this page including:
\nice bergs break from the hole in the o-zone layer and much more! THANKYOU","dateCreated":"1333346595","smartDate":"Apr 1, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"Emilyyy72","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Emilyyy72","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52295012","dateCreated":"1333007370","smartDate":"Mar 29, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"emilyjoyce2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emilyjoyce2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52295012"},"dateDigested":1531977457,"commentId":"687001","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: After i red this page, i have learned...","description":"After i red this page, i have learned that some animals are able to survive t<\/em><\/span>he harsh conditions of Antarctica and snow storms can reach to a maximum speed of 316 kilometer per hour.<\/em><\/span><\/span>
\nBy Emily W<\/em><\/span><\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/span>","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Many of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333007370","user":{"username":"emilyjoyce2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emilyjoyce2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/315716264?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333441754","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment returned","rangeText":"","dateCreated":"1333444470","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===<\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===<\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52486586","body":"I like this page because it has interesting facts about the extreme conditions and I musreally liked the part where they said all the fun facts and I have learnt alot about this page thank you Emmanul,","dateCreated":"1333444470","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"52486708","body":"I like this page because it has interesting facts about the extreme conditions and I really liked the part where they talked about all the fun facts. I have learnt alot from this page. Thank you Emmanul, Natasha and Luis","dateCreated":"1333445086","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52484432","dateCreated":"1333432428","smartDate":"Apr 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"mebin2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mebin2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1332119051\/mebin2000-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52484432"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"394450","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I learned that only about 0.4% of Ant...","description":"I learned that only about 0.4% of Antarctica is not covered by ice.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d","dateCreated":"1333432428","user":{"username":"mebin2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mebin2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1332119051\/mebin2000-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317157440?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d\u200d","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment returned","rangeText":"","dateCreated":"1333451002","user":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200d","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52488590","body":"how do u add a comment????????","dateCreated":"1333451002","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"52488714","body":"I learnt how certain animals survive without anNy clothes and other things like blankets and wateeer but humans cant go without any of that. i also loved your fun facts the list of fauna and florra. good job natasha, Emmanuel and luis.","dateCreated":"1333451327","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52486026","dateCreated":"1333441754","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52486026"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"821009","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I really liked this wiki because it h...","description":"I really liked this wiki because it has beautiful pictures interesting facts and loads more. i learnt that that the maximum speed recored is 316 km per hour and i also learned that ice doesn't melt it just builds up over time. Good job Natasha, Luis and Emmanuel.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Antarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333441754","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333445167","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52532440","body":"I liked this wiki because it has alot of nice pictures and itresting facts, a rely good debate and lots more.I learnt that ice dosnt muilt it just builds up over time, that about 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica and If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres. Thankyou for teaching me all these new thingsNatasha.A, Luis and Emmanuel","dateCreated":"1333521861","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"taylar2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taylar2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52539448","dateCreated":"1333541397","smartDate":"Apr 4, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52539448"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"666951","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I learnt that the Weddell seal has a ...","description":"I learnt that the Weddell seal has a scientific name called Leptonychotes and the male is smaller than the female.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Weddell seal, the Weddell Seal has a scientific name (Genus) called Leptonychotes this amazing creature has something called reverse dimorphism which means generally the male are smaller than the female.","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dWeddell seal, the Weddell Seal has a scientific name (Genus) called Leptonychotes this amazing creature has something called reverse dimorphism which means generally the male are smaller than the female.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"52564192","dateCreated":"1333574202","smartDate":"Apr 4, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52564192"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"333687","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I thought this group did a great job ...","description":"I thought this group did a great job in presentating about Antartica if i didnt knew anything about Antartica and came here ill know much more this group told me about flora,fauna,animals and what climate change does.I also didnt know that Antartica had a 6 month dark season so the scientists and explorers could only stay there for 6 months.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"<\/a><\/a>\u200d\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.<\/a>\u200d\u200d<\/span><\/em><\/span> ===
\n<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and<\/span><\/em> freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>. <\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200d<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>By Emmanuel, Luis and Natasha A<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"]]<\/h1>\n
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<\/a>When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333441755","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.]]When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.\u200d\u200d \u200d]]**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dabout 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica**===
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<\/a>[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.]]When new snow falls on the surface it doesn\u2019t melt, but gradually builds up over time. Eventually, the weight of the snow squeezes out the air in the layers of snow below until they turn into ice. Gradually, these layers become part of the ice sheets, storing 70% of the world\u2019s fresh water. The sheer weight of the ice pushes down the land beneath by as much as 500 metres!The amount of ice in Antarctica\u2019s ice sheets is important to us all. By measuring the volume of ice scientists can detect signs of melting from global warming.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The cold and dry conditions in the \"Dry Valleys\" region of Antarctica are so close to those on Mars that NASA did testing there for the Viking mission. It has not rained in the dry valleys for at least 2 million years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- ===[[#image:antarctica-ola\/antarctica-icebergs_4608[1].jpg link=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk\/2a_what.php<\/a>\"--The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.\u200d\u200d \u200d]]**The Antarctic ice cap has 29 million cubic kilometers of ice.This is 90% of all the ice on the planet and between 60 and 70 % of all of the world's fresh water.<\/span><\/a>\u200d\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52434172","body":"i learnt alot from this page including:
\nice bergs break from the hole in the o-zone layer and much more! THANKYOU","dateCreated":"1333346595","smartDate":"Apr 1, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"Emilyyy72","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Emilyyy72","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52295012","dateCreated":"1333007370","smartDate":"Mar 29, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"emilyjoyce2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emilyjoyce2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52295012"},"dateDigested":1531977457,"commentId":"687001","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: After i red this page, i have learned...","description":"After i red this page, i have learned that some animals are able to survive t<\/em><\/span>he harsh conditions of Antarctica and snow storms can reach to a maximum speed of 316 kilometer per hour.<\/em><\/span><\/span>
\nBy Emily W<\/em><\/span><\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/span>","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Many of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333007370","user":{"username":"emilyjoyce2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emilyjoyce2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/315716264?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333441754","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment returned","rangeText":"","dateCreated":"1333444470","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===<\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span>\/\/===
\n<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n===<\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52486586","body":"I like this page because it has interesting facts about the extreme conditions and I musreally liked the part where they said all the fun facts and I have learnt alot about this page thank you Emmanul,","dateCreated":"1333444470","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"52486708","body":"I like this page because it has interesting facts about the extreme conditions and I really liked the part where they talked about all the fun facts. I have learnt alot from this page. Thank you Emmanul, Natasha and Luis","dateCreated":"1333445086","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52484432","dateCreated":"1333432428","smartDate":"Apr 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"mebin2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mebin2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1332119051\/mebin2000-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52484432"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"394450","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I learned that only about 0.4% of Ant...","description":"I learned that only about 0.4% of Antarctica is not covered by ice.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d","dateCreated":"1333432428","user":{"username":"mebin2000","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mebin2000","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1332119051\/mebin2000-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317157440?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d\u200d","dateCreated":"1333445168","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment returned","rangeText":"","dateCreated":"1333451002","user":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dOnly about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is not covered by ice.<\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200d","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52488590","body":"how do u add a comment????????","dateCreated":"1333451002","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"52488714","body":"I learnt how certain animals survive without anNy clothes and other things like blankets and wateeer but humans cant go without any of that. i also loved your fun facts the list of fauna and florra. good job natasha, Emmanuel and luis.","dateCreated":"1333451327","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bella747","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bella747","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52486026","dateCreated":"1333441754","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52486026"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"821009","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I really liked this wiki because it h...","description":"I really liked this wiki because it has beautiful pictures interesting facts and loads more. i learnt that that the maximum speed recored is 316 km per hour and i also learned that ice doesn't melt it just builds up over time. Good job Natasha, Luis and Emmanuel.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Antarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333441754","user":{"username":"2006justin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006justin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1333359143\/2006justin-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317178416?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333445167","user":{"username":"2006jack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/2006jack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317185912?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200d\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"52532440","body":"I liked this wiki because it has alot of nice pictures and itresting facts, a rely good debate and lots more.I learnt that ice dosnt muilt it just builds up over time, that about 16.5 of the UK can fit in Antarctica and If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres. Thankyou for teaching me all these new thingsNatasha.A, Luis and Emmanuel","dateCreated":"1333521861","smartDate":"Apr 3, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"taylar2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/taylar2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"52539448","dateCreated":"1333541397","smartDate":"Apr 4, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52539448"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"666951","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I learnt that the Weddell seal has a ...","description":"I learnt that the Weddell seal has a scientific name called Leptonychotes and the male is smaller than the female.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"Weddell seal, the Weddell Seal has a scientific name (Genus) called Leptonychotes this amazing creature has something called reverse dimorphism which means generally the male are smaller than the female.","dateCreated":"1333541397","user":{"username":"MasterAdrianLaser","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MasterAdrianLaser","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1329374260\/MasterAdrianLaser-lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317550260?mode=code"},{"name":"Comment region changed","rangeText":"\u200dWeddell seal, the Weddell Seal has a scientific name (Genus) called Leptonychotes this amazing creature has something called reverse dimorphism which means generally the male are smaller than the female.","dateCreated":"1333574202","user":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"diffUrl":"\/page\/diff\/Group+1\/317734280?mode=code"}],"replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"52564192","dateCreated":"1333574202","smartDate":"Apr 4, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"daniel2006","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/daniel2006","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/antarctica-ola.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/52564192"},"dateDigested":1531977458,"commentId":"333687","orphaned":false,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"comment","title":"Comment: I thought this group did a great job ...","description":"I thought this group did a great job in presentating about Antartica if i didnt knew anything about Antartica and came here ill know much more this group told me about flora,fauna,animals and what climate change does.I also didnt know that Antartica had a 6 month dark season so the scientists and explorers could only stay there for 6 months.","rangeActions":[{"name":"Comment added","rangeText":"<\/a><\/a>\u200d\u200dAntarctica is inhabited by scientists even though the harsh conditions continually challenge their day to day living. Generally, they live there for six months, at the time of the 'light season', to study this harsh remote, yet exotic island and the extraordinary animals.<\/a>\u200d\u200d<\/span><\/em><\/span> ===
\n<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/a><\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200dMany of the extreme conditions in this region include snow storm with a maximum speed of 316 kilometers per hour winds and<\/span><\/em> freezing ice making it almost impossible to bathe and drink. Also, there are windy<\/span> cold breezes and icebergs breaking due to climate change caused by the hole in the ozone layer.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/a>Finally, the<\/span><\/em> six months of darkness,<\/span><\/em> the food shortage and the cold make it extremely difficult for humans to inhabit this beautiful place all year. Although, the media is recently become very interested in visiting Antarctica and the are many journalist, like David Koche from Sunrise, are reporting about this amazing place.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>However, animals have adapted and are able to survive these harsh conditions all year, their bodies are covered in coats of snow white fur for warmth<\/span><\/em><\/span>. <\/a>\u200d\u200d\u200d<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>By Emmanuel, Luis and Natasha A<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
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