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Some days the sun shines for 24 hours; some other days, there is zero sunlight.
This phenomenon occurs on earth everywhere beyond the 'circles' -- Antarctic and Arctic. The phenomenon is this: for at least one 24-hour period during the year, there is no sunrise/ sunset. At the poles, the period is six months long.
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What are the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic?
The difference is that in the arctic there are Polar bears and in the antarctic there are penguins. You will never find a polar bear in the antarctic and you will never find a penguin in the arctic.
Why are the Arctic and Antarctic circles called that?
The Arctic and Antarctic circles are named after the regions they mark. The Arctic Circle is named after the constellation Ursa Major, known as the Great Bear or "arctic bear," while the Antarctic Circle is named after the opposite direction of the Arctic Circle on the globe.
How are the Antarctic and the Arctic different?
Both are polar, but Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic. Antarctica is a continent, there are only northern expanses of continents near the Arctic. There are native and indigenous peoples in the Arctic, and no humans in Antarctica. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S. Many governments argue over the use and governance of Arctic waters.
Which is colder the antarctic or the arctic?
Antarctica is colder than the Arctic. The average temperature in Antarctica is around -49 degrees Celsius (-56 degrees Fahrenheit), while the Arctic's average temperature is around -34 degrees Celsius (-29 degrees Fahrenheit).
Where do you find tundra?
There are 3 types of Tundra: Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine. Arctic Tundra is found very high in the northern hemisphere, just above the Taiga belt, in the northern parts of countries cuch as Canada,and Russia. Antarctic Tundra is found on Antarctica as well as on some of its subantarctic islands. Alpine Tundra is found on many high mountains above the tree line, all over the world.
What happens at the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle on 22 December?
At the Arctic Circle, it's dark, with a long period of no sunrise. At the Antarctic Circle, it's bright, with a long period of no sunset.
Which way round is the antarctic and the arctic?
Arctic north, Antarctic south.
Are you in the arctic or Antarctic region if you are at the North Pole?
Arctic. Antarctic is the South Pole.
What was the major difference about the arctic and the antarctic?
The Antarctic is a landmass: the Arctic is sea ice.
Where are the Arctic and Antarctic?
The Arctic surrounds the North Pole and the Antarctic surrounds the South Pole.
Is the north pole in the Arctic or the Antarctic?
The arctic. The Antarctic is on the southern most part of the world.
What are the areas north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle called?
The Arctic and the Antarctic
Which is north Arctic or Antarctic?
The Arctic is north.
Which is melting faster the Arctic or the Antarctic?
The Arctic
Which has more animals the Arctic or the Antarctic?
the Arctic
What are the areas of the earth north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle?
The Arctic and the Antarctic respectively.
What contains the Arctic and Antarctic circle?
Latitude maps include both the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.
