Though it experiences freezing temperatures, much of Antarctica is considered a desert because it shares a key quality in common with other deserts: like all deserts, it has __________. A. flora and fauna in common with the Sahara B. extreme temperatures that make settlement difficult C. large ice caps and ice sheets D. an average of less than 10 inches of precipitation per year
"D. an average of less than 10 inches of precipitation per year" is the proper answer. Although it may seem off to call this area a desert, any area with that little snowfall is considered to be one.
D. an average of less than 10 inches of precipitation per year" is the proper answer. Although it may seem off to call this area a desert, any area with that little snowfall is considered to be one.
