The Knowledge of Antarctica Continent

Geography:

• world's highest, coldest, and windiest continent

• more than  times as big as the UK
• most of the area is classified as 

Research Stations:

• international teams work together

•  is integrated with technical support
• stations contain accommodation, work areas, a kitchen, a  , and a gym
• supplies were brought to Zero One station by sledge from a/an  at the edge of the ice 15 km away
• problem of snow build-ups solved by building stations on  with adjustable legs

Food and Diet:

• average daily requirement for an adult in Antarctica is approximately  kilocalories

• rations for fieldwork prepared by process of freeze-drying

Research:

• The most important research focuses on climate change, including:

- monitoring the hole in the ozone layer

Work Opportunities:

• Many openings for  people including:

- research assistants

- administrative and technical positions