State three reasons for the harsh cold climate of Antarctica.

The first reason why Antarctica is constantly dominated by severe cold weather is its geographic location. Located on the southern edge of the planet, this continent receives the minimum amount of solar energy. The second reason is the height of the continent’s surface from sea level, which, on average, is 2 km. And with every kilometer of altitude, the temperature drops by 3-4 degrees. The third reason is the white ice sheet, which reflects some of the sun’s rays and prevents the surface from heating up.