Choose the correct statement in respect of the Antarctica Continent?

None of the above

The correct answer is Option 4: None of the above

All the given statements are wrong.

Option 1 : The Antarctic continental region represents 99 per cent of all terrestrial ice. False. This statement is factually incorrect because Antarctica contains about 90% of the world’s ice, not 99%.

Option 2 : The Antarctic continental region represents 80 per cent of planetary fresh water. False.  This statement is factually incorrect because Antarctic continental region represents 70 per cent of planetary fresh water and not 80 percent.

Option 3 : It has a a vibrant terrestrial life and a highly productive marine ecosystem. False. The phrase “vibrant terrestrial life” is false because Antarctica has very limited terrestrial life due to its extreme climatic conditions. Most life is concentrated in the surrounding marine ecosystem rather than on land.