TIG Unit 5 Asia and Antarctica

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ANTARCTICA

■ Antarctica, the 5thlargest continent. It is ice bound throughout

the year.

■ Animals: Penguins and seals, accompanied by a few

invertebrates such as mite and ticks – the only land animals
that can tolerate the low temperatures, primarily inhabit it.

■ Marine Life: rich and it include krill, a shrimp-like organism that

is a food source for large numbers of whales in the surrounding
waters.

ANTARCTICA

■ Antarctica, has no trees, flowering plants, or grasses.

■ It is a true desert with extremely cold climate making it the

coldest, windiest and driest continent.

■ The average temperature is around -50oC and the land is swept

by hurricanes and the annual rainfall is only 50 mm per year.

ANTARCTICA

■ Settlement: This continent has no native civilization but the

United Kingdom, Norway, France, Australia, New Zealand, Chile
and Argentina have made territorial claims. Due to the climate,
it makes it impossible for people to settle down.

■ Environmental issues: Its ozone layer, which protects the

earth’s surface from harmful ultraviolet radiation has been
reduced to a dangerous level.

PARADISE BAY aka PARADISE HARBOR

■ Paradise bay is located at the western coast of the Antarctica

Peninsula.

■ This lovely harbor is filled with glaciated mountains that cast

beautiful reflections on the icy water.

■ Aside from the famous icebergs, mountains and penguins, it is

also famous for the earliest research work done in 1920s.

PARADISE BAY aka PARADISE HARBOR

■ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDKUq2oJcZE

PORT LOCKROY

■ The post office in Port Lockroy sits amongst a massive penguin

colony and picturesque icebergs.

■ It is the most visited site in Antarctica.

ASIA

■ Asia is the LARGEST continent in terms of size.

■ It covers around 1/3 of the world’s land area.

■ Asia is know for its Vast size and incomparable character.

■ It stretches from Japan to Southeast Asia Peninsula

(8500km)

■ The Highest point in Asia is Mount Everest – 8,848 meters

■ The Lowest point in Asia is shore of Dead Sea – 397 below

sea level.

TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

■ The Taj Mahal is built in the 17thcentury.

■ It took 22 years to construct.

■ It was built as a testimony of the love that Emperor Shah Jahan

had for his late wife.

■ It is one of the new seven wonders of the world.

TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

FORBIDDEN CITY, BEIJING, CHINA

■ Forbidden City is a palace complex Beijing.

■ The former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to

the end of Qing Dynasty (1420 – 1912)

■ It houses the Palace museum and served as the homes of

emperors and their household as well.

FORBIDDEN CITY, BEIJING, CHINA

■ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9vcSWb6mug

ANG KOR WAT, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

■ Ang Kor Watt is a temple located in Angkor, Cambodia.

■ Temple was built for King Suryavarman 2 during the 12th

century.

■ The temple began as the King’s state temple in the capital.

■ The main temple is a part of an entire complex of temples and

ruins.

■ The entire Angkor Wat is made up of several different temples.

ANG KOR WAT, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

■ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJyCKj8p

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MOUNT EVEREST, NEPAL

■ 60 million years ago, Mount Everest was formed. Giving earth

one of its most spectacular natural landmarks.

■ The highest mountain in the world is located on the border of

Nepal and Tibet.

■ Nepal benefited from Mount Everest as they make a significant

amount of money ($11000 USD per permit)

■ As ecotourism is growing, there are more areas becoming a

draw for tourists.

MOUNT EVEREST, NEPAL

MOUNT EVEREST, NEPAL

■ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9KA3LaMQwc

BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE, S.KOREA

■ Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional Village in Seoul.

■ A long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok,

Changdeok palace and Jongmyo Shrine.

■ The village is composed with many alleys and hanoks

(traditional house) and is preserved to show a 600 year old
urban environment.

■ Allows tourists to experience the Joseon dynasty.

BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE, S.KOREA

■ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1KXV-LRxss