Adélie Land

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/adlie-land

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1. How big is Adélie Land?Approximately 492,000 square kilometers (190,000 sq mi)
2. When was Adélie Land built?Permanent station (Dumont d'Urville) established April 9, 1950
3. What is the administered by?France, as a district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
4. Why do scientists study Adélie Land?Scientists study Adélie Land because its extreme cold, strong winds, and long winter darkness make it a natural laboratory for learning about polar conditions and how they affect the whole planet.
5. Where is the Dumont d'Urville Station?The Dumont d'Urville Station is a permanent research base in Adélie Land. It opened on April 9, 1950, and scientists there study penguins, ice, weather, and more.

Territorial Claim: A formal assertion of a country's right to exercise sovereignty over a specific geographical area.
Antarctic Treaty System: A comprehensive international legal framework governing Antarctica, prioritizing peace, science, and environmental protection.
Glaciology: The scientific study of glaciers, ice sheets, and other forms of ice on Earth.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, including the right to govern and control.