- Arctic - Wikipedia
Arctic seas contain seasonal sea ice in many places The Arctic region is a unique area among Earth's ecosystems The cultures in the region and the Arctic indigenous peoples have adapted to its cold and extreme conditions
- Our Locations – Arctic Circle
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- Arctic | Definition, Climate, People, Facts | Britannica
Arctic, northernmost region of Earth, centered on the North Pole and characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant and animal life, and other physical features The term is derived from the Greek word arktos (‘bear’), referring to the northern constellation of the Bear
- Arctic - National Geographic Society
Most scientists define the Arctic as the area within the Arctic Circle, a line of latitude about 66 5° north of the Equator Within this circle are the Arctic ocean basin and the northern parts of Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, Greenland and the U S state of Alaska
- Arctic Lands and Peoples - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Learn about the geography of the Arctic, the people who live there, and the Arctic anthropology and archaeology research Smithsonian is doing
- Arctic Weather and Climate | National Snow and Ice Data Center
Arctic climate and weather are closely linked with climate and weather at lower latitudes Weather phenomena at lower latitudes, such as heat waves, cold snaps, storms, floods, and droughts, can be strongly shaped by what is happening in the Arctic
- The Arctic - WWF Arctic
The Arctic is a frozen ocean surrounded by land that has been covered in ice year-round for the last 5,500 years
- The Arctic (U. S. National Park Service)
Explore this site to learn more about the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Arctic Archaeology in the Arctic reveals cultures adapted to local conditions Wildlife in the Arctic are particularly adapted for the climate and environment
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