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    The document discusses the history and importance of Antarctica. It notes that 650 million years ago, Antarctica was part of the supercontinent Gondwana which had a variety of flora and fauna and hot climate. When mammals emerged, Gondwana separated leading to the formation of the Himalayas and Drake Passage. Understanding Antarctica's geology and role in ozone depletion, carbon levels, and evolution is significant. Global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves to retreat. Human activities like fossil fuel use have increased the carbon dioxide blanket and caused climate change. Student visits to Antarctica can provide inspiring educational opportunities to foster understanding and respect for the planet.

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    The document discusses the history and importance of Antarctica. It notes that 650 million years ago, Antarctica was part of the supercontinent Gondwana which had a variety of flora and fauna and hot climate. When mammals emerged, Gondwana separated leading to the formation of the Himalayas and Drake Passage. Understanding Antarctica's geology and role in ozone depletion, carbon levels, and evolution is significant. Global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves to retreat. Human activities like fossil fuel use have increased the carbon dioxide blanket and caused climate change. Student visits to Antarctica can provide inspiring educational opportunities to foster understanding and respect for the planet.

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    The document discusses the history and importance of Antarctica. It notes that 650 million years ago, Antarctica was part of the supercontinent Gondwana which had a variety of flora and fauna and hot climate. When mammals emerged, Gondwana separated leading to the formation of the Himalayas and Drake Passage. Understanding Antarctica's geology and role in ozone depletion, carbon levels, and evolution is significant. Global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves to retreat. Human activities like fossil fuel use have increased the carbon dioxide blanket and caused climate change. Student visits to Antarctica can provide inspiring educational opportunities to foster understanding and respect for the planet.

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    Journey to the end of the world - Note Making Exercise

    Nihal Singh Luthra - 12B

    1. History of The Supercontinent


    1.1.Gondwana existed 650 million years ago
    1.2.Huge variety of ​f&f
    1.3.Climate was hot
    1.4.Landmass ​sep​. when mammals came
    1.5.Sep​. led to
    1.5.1. Frmtn​ of the Himalayas
    1.5.2. Existence of the Drake Passage

    2. The ​Imp​. of Antarctica


    2.1.Previous ​info
    2.2.Understand significance about:
    2.2.1. Cordilleran fold ​&​ pre-Cambrian granite shield
    2.2.2. Ozone ​&​ Carbon
    2.2.3. Evolution ​&​ Extinction
    2.3.Global warming results
    2.3.1. Glaciers retreating
    2.3.2. Ice shelves collapsing

    3. Human Impact
    3.1.Fossil fuels depletion
    3.2.CO​2​ blanket
    3.3.Climate change

    4. Student Participation
    4.1.Inspiring ​edu​. ​opp​.
    4.2.Foster understand and respect for planet
    4.3.Students ready to learn absorb and implement
    KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS

    f&f Flora and Fauna


    Frmtn Formation
    sep Separation
    imp Importance
    info Information
    CO​2 Carbon dioxide

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