- 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
- The Arctic (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS
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 Region - Arctic Centre
Arctic Region What and Where is the Arctic? The Arctic region, or the Arctic, is a geographic region spreading around the North Pole There is no single correct definition of the region as the southern boundary varies
- Arctic FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Arctic
In the strictest sense, the Arctic is all of the Earth north of the Arctic Circle, located at approximately 66 degrees, 34 minutes North Latitude * However, there are other definitions of the Arctic to suit specific scientific or political interests
- 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
- What and where is the Arctic? - Discovering the Arctic
Situated at the northernmost part of our planet, the Arctic is a meeting point of the European, north America and Asian continents At its heart is ocean spanning 15 6 million square km (6 million square miles), much of it permanently covered in ice, surrounded by land of the 8 Arctic States
- 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
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