Q. Why is the South Pole colder than the North Pole ?
Answer: High altitude
Notes: High Altitude and Strong Winds, both would be correct answers. Antarctica is covered by the largest ice sheet on earth which is several thousand feet thick. This gives Antarctica higher altitude than arctic and reflects most of the solar radiation that reaches it back to space. The ice also cools the air directly above it, helping to keep Antarctica cool. Antarctica is also the windiest continent on the planet, with winds reaching up to 327km/hour. This is three times stronger than hurricane force winds on the Beaufort Scale. These windy conditions would mean that cold temperatures feel even colder in Antarctica due to wind chill.