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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
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
Arctic | Places | WWF - World Wildlife Fund The Arctic is a region like no other in the world and it’s warming twice as fast, bringing with it rapid change impacting life on land and at sea About 4 million people live in the Arctic, spread out over eight countries, including the United States
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 (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
2024 Arctic Report Card documents rapid, dramatic change New research in the 2024 Arctic Report Card, contributed by 97 scientists from 11 countries, reveals record-setting observations that underlie ongoing changes emerging in the Arctic, which covers the lands and seas of the north polar region
Polar Discovery :: Arctic Location and Geography It consists of the ice-covered Arctic Ocean and surrounding land, including all of Greenland and Spitsbergen, and the northern parts of Alaska, Canada, Norway, and Russia