The Arctic is a very chilly place at the top of the Earth. This lesson will teach you about the Arctic, how cold it gets there, what animals make it their home and some other cool facts about this very cold place. What is the Arctic?
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Wolf spiders are great hunters. Some species live in the Arctic, where temperatures are increasing. Evidence suggests that this is affecting their population.
Arctic Sea Ice:The Arctic region is known for its sea ice, which is an important part of the region's ecosystem. However, climate change has led to a decline in sea ice, causing concern for the region's wildlife and indigenous communities. Northwest Passage:TheNorthwest Passageis a sea rou...
The Arctic and Antarctic regions are examples of cold deserts. The coastal desert is found near coastlines of large water bodies and experiences moderate temperatures, with cool coastal climates and moderate rainfall. The desert receives winter fog, which helps to maintain moderate temperatures through...
The Arctic Ocean and its surrounding area has a very fragile ecosystem. It is slow to change and very slow to recover from any amount of damage or disruption. The ice found in the Arctic is decreasing due to increased temperatures around the globe – this means a reduced habitat for animals...
It is also rich in fisheries, and since 2011 about eight metric tons have been harvested in Arctic waters. Rock, stone, sand and gravel are mined in the Arctic region for offshore construction projects. With increasing development in the region, the procurement of these materials is also esti...
February 2019 - South Sandwich Trench in the Southern Ocean April 2019 - Java Trench in the Indian Ocean May 2019 - Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean August 2019 Molloy Deep in the Arctic OceanMore facts about the oceans Colorful Caribbean spiny lobsters Caribbean spiny lobsters are found ...
The Arctic ecosystem is heavily vulnerable to climate change. With the increasing warming occurring at the polar ice caps, many species are being affected. Polar bears serve as key indicators of this as their populations are being reduced significantly in recent years. Today, polar bear populations...
Fact 20.Plastic bags and other plastic products that are thrown into the ocean will kill on average 1 million sea creatures each year. Fact 21.Only 1% of all the water on our Earth can be drunk. The rest is ocean water and is frozen in the Arctic. ...