Where is the Antarctic ice generally deepest?
A) along the coastlines
B) on top of the mountains
C) on the ice shelves
D) in West Antarctica
E) at the South Pole

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The Antarctic ice is generally deepest in West Antarctica, where the ice can be up to 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) thick. This is due to a combination of factors, including higher snowfall rates and the fact that the bedrock underlying West Antarctica is deeper than in East Antarctica.

Where Is the Antarctic Ice Generally Deepest