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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
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 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
Arctic - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Arctic is the area around the Earth 's North Pole It includes parts of Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Lapland, and Svalbard It is an ocean, mostly covered with ice The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek word αρκτος, meaning "bear" The North Pole aims at the stars called the Great Bear and the Little Bear
Nature and Science - The Arctic (U. S. National Park Service) Arctic tundra (high latitude) is located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga or boreal forest The Arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions The growing season ranges from just 50 to 60 days