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The Antarctic is the opposite to the Arctic. The Antarctic Circle is at 66 degrees 32 minutes S latitude and marks the point on the Earth's surface where the Sun does not appear above the horizon at the southern Winter Solstice. It also marks the northernmost point of the Antarctic Frigid Zone. The Arctic Circle is at 66 degrees 32 minutes N latitude and marks the point on the Earth's surface where the Sun does not appear above the horizon at the northern Winter Solstice. It also marks the southernmost point of the Arctic Frigid Zone.
antarctic circle
The opposite to the artic circle is the antarctic circle
the Antarctic (Antarctica) - south pole
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Are the Antarctic Circle and the Arctic Circle the same?
Similar, in opposite hemispheres.
What is the difference between the Antarctic Circle and the Arctic Circle?
Opposite hemispheres.
Are the Arctic and the Arctic Circle different?
The similar circle in the southern hemisphere is known as the Antarctic Circle.
What is the imaginary line located at 66.5 degrees south longitude called?
The Line of Latitude you are referring to is called these Arctic Circle. The opposite line, 66.5 degrees south, refers to the Antarctic Circle. Areas with the Arctic Circle include the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and the northern edges of Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Scandinavia.
Is Iceland north of the Arctic Circle?
It is south of the Arctic circle.
Is the Antarctic cirrcle north orsouth?
South. It's the opposite, "ant" as in "anti" of the Arctic Circle in the North.
Is Arctic Ocean north of the Arctic Circle?
The Arctic Circle passes through the Arctic Ocean.
Can you keep going north from the Arctic Circle to reach Antarctica Shouldn't they be fairly close to 1 another?
The Arctic Circle and Antarctica are on opposite ends of the earth. Traveling north from the Arctic Circle would take you to the North Pole in the Arctic sea ice, then you'd have to travel south, where you'd cross the Arctic Circle once again. Continuing your southern journey, you'd cross the Antarctic Circle before reaching Antarctica the continent, where you'd pass over the South Pole. Then you'd have to travel north again. You'd cross the Antarctic Circle before making a full circle of the earth, again reaching the Arctic Circle.
How did the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle get their names?
Arctic comes from the Greek word arktos, meaning bear, Ursa Major, North Star. Antarctic just tacked on a prefix meaning "opposite." Arctic comes from the Greek word arktos, meaning bear, Ursa Major, North Star. Antarctic just tacked on a prefix meaning "opposite."
Which ocean is located north of 66.5N?
The Arctic Circle is at 66 degrees 32 minutes N latitude. Everything north of the Arctic circle is considered to be the Arctic.
Is the Arctic Circle called the polar?
A polar circle is either the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle.
Is the Arctic Circle in the Himalayas?
the Himalayas are south of the Arctic Circle
