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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 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
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
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: Location Geography - Dive Discover The Arctic is named for the north polar constellation “Arktos”—Greek for “bear ” It is 14 5 million square km (5 5 million square miles)—almost exactly the same size as Antarctica—and has been inhabited by humans for close to 20,000 years
Arctic FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Arctic Up-to-date status of Arctic environment is available from NOAA's Near-realtime Arctic Change Indicator website, which provides information on the present state of Arctic ecosystems and climate in a historical context, with easy to read and understand narratives
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