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Icebergs are primarily found near the poles because they originate from glaciers, which form in cold regions where snow accumulates and compacts over time. The frigid temperatures near the poles facilitate the process of glacier formation and the calving of icebergs into the ocean. Additionally, the warmer waters away from the poles can cause icebergs to melt rapidly, limiting their presence in more temperate regions. Thus, the polar environment is essential for the stability and existence of icebergs.
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Is the deciduous forest near the north or south pole?
It is an evergreen forest. Both poles grow only coniferous trees. The climates at both poles can only grow trees that do not lose their leaves.
What is the difference between vegetation near the poles and vegetation near the equator?
Vegetation near the equator is of the evergreen type, comprising of a canopy of tall trees which are generally not found in pure stands. The vegetation near the poles is sparse and of desert type, comprising of ferns and shrubs and some flowering plants which can generally be seen only in the summer.
Which climate type is found only near the Equator?
Tropical climate is found only near the Equator. This climate is characterized by warm temperatures year-round, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. It is typically found within about 25 degrees latitude of the Equator.
What is true about earths poles?
Only the magnetic poles wanderD.Earth's magnetic and geographic poles are generally not in the same place.Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation.
Does Glaciers form only near the poles?
Glaciers don't always form near the poles, although they are close but not all of them are. You can look at the Glacier Pio XI, in Patagonia, Chile. It is close to the southern pole but the climate there is temperate to moderate. It all depends on the regional climate and how the climate was there thousands of years ago.
How many icebergs were near the Titanic?
It only hit 1 iceberg before it sank
Is the deciduous forest near the north or south pole?
It is an evergreen forest. Both poles grow only coniferous trees. The climates at both poles can only grow trees that do not lose their leaves.
What statement is true about Earth's poles?
Only the magnetic poles wanderD.Earth's magnetic and geographic poles are generally not in the same place.Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation.
In which province would you find totom poles?
The Canadian province of British Columbia has a rich history of totem poles. Some of the only pre-1900s totem poles are found here.
What is the only fresh water part of an ocean?
Icebergs are the only freshwater part of an ocean. When icebergs melt, it results in a decrease in the salinity of ocean water.
Why the aurora occurs only near earths north and south poles?
because Ilona van Dantzig is in the way
Can people destroy icebergs?
Really, no. Destroying icebergs has been attempted but not successfully. Remember only 1/10th is above water. The only practical solution is to spot them and track them.
What continent has no icebergs?
I think that all continents have had an iceberg at some point in their history. The icebergs move at an amazing pace so they could go anywhere that wasn't to hot.
What would happen if the icebergs started melting?
Icebergs are already melting, but they only add very slightly to sea level rise (Icebergs are fresh water, which is slightly less dense than sea water).
Why do penguins never go near igloos?
Penguins are only found near the South Pole, Igloos are only built near the North Pole.
What is the difference between vegetation near the poles and vegetation near the equator?
Vegetation near the equator is of the evergreen type, comprising of a canopy of tall trees which are generally not found in pure stands. The vegetation near the poles is sparse and of desert type, comprising of ferns and shrubs and some flowering plants which can generally be seen only in the summer.
Why do you think the ozone layer has depleted above the poles?
Ozone layer has been depleted mostly over the poles that is in arctic and Antarctica. It is because ozone depletion required very low temperatures to initiate which can only be found at the poles.
