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The continent of Antarctica is in the Antarctic, storing 90% of the earth's store of ice. It is about 30 degrees F colder in Antarctica than in the open water of the Arctic ocean.
Antarctica is a continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean. The Arctic is open water -- the Arctic ocean -- surrounded by land.
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If the arctic is under the equator like Australia how is it so cold?
The arctic is NOT "under the equator." It is at the north polar region. The Antarctic is at the south polar region; the average temp in the polar regions are much colder than at the equator.
Why is temperature colder in Toronto than in Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen has an Arctic climate with much colder temperatures than Toronto. Toronto's summers are 15-25°C, Longyearbyen's are 4-6°C.
Could Arctic wolves live in New York?
It is doubtful since Arctic wolves are adapted to a much colder climate as well as specific prey items not found in New York.
Is Antarctica the place that is affected the most by global warming?
No. The Antarctic is extremely cold, much colder than the Arctic, so the warming at the South Pole is very slow. Perhaps the area most affected is the Arctic, where sea ice is melting more and more every summer.
Are Antarctic animals are endangered because of the ice caps melting?
Yes, Antarctic animals are at risk due to the melting ice caps caused by climate change. As the ice melts, it affects the habitats and food sources of animals like penguins, seals, and krill. This disruption can lead to population decline and endangerment of these species.
How much of Antarctica is within the Antarctic circle?
The Arctic Circle is in the Arctic or Northernmost area on our World.The Antarctic Circle is in the Antarctic or Southernmost area of or World.
How is Norway and Spain different in climate?
Norway is much colder
Is arctic water warm?
Arctic waters are generally cold due to the region's high latitude and cold climate. The water temperatures in the Arctic Ocean can range from just below freezing to a few degrees above, but they are much colder than tropical or temperate waters.
Would you be more likely to find reindeer near the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle?
There are no reindeer in Antarctica, only in the Arctic. You would be much more likely to find reindeer near the Arctic. It is logically impossible to find a mammal living in the Antarctic Circle. Although reindeer would be able to survive in the Antarctic Circle, they would soon develop hypothermia.
How much of earth do Arctic and Antarctic occupy?
Technically, both polar regions -- above the Arctic Circle and below the Antarctic Circle -- are equal. However, Antarctica occupies the larger landmass, of the two, covering about 10% of the earth's surface.
Is Switzerland climate moderate?
It is at ground level. High up in the mountains, the climate generally is of course much colder.
Are there icebergs in the antarctic ocean?
Yes. They tend not to cause as much trouble than the arctic ones, due to ocean currents in the area and lack of shipping routes and habitation in the Antarctic.
