‘The world’s geological history is trapped in Antarctica.’ How is the study of this region useful to us?

It is true that worlds geological history is trapped in Antarctica. It is because 650 million years ago Gondwana land existed in the southern part of the globe where present day Antarctica is situated. Gondwana land hosted a rich variety of flora and fauna. For 500 million years Gondwana flourished later landmass was forced to

separate into countries, shaping the globe much as we know it today.


Flora and Fauna present in Antarctica is a part of our geological heritage.


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