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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
Arctic - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The land of the Arctic (located around the edges of the Arctic Circle) is mostly tundra A tundra is a cold, almost treeless plain covered with moss and sedges (grass -like plants)
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
Home - WWF Arctic Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife WWF Arctic Programme is working for a well-managed, biodiverse and resilient Arctic Learn more about the threats and our priorities
The Arctic - National Wildlife Federation The Arctic is a region of extremes: extreme cold, extreme seasonal changes in daylight, and extreme winds It sits at the top of world, covered in sea ice—a seemingly unwelcome place for life