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Arctic Circle
The Arctic Circle is a major circle of latitude located at 66.5 degrees north of the equator. It defines the polar region and marks the southernmost point of the polar day and polar night during the June and December solstices respectively.
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Through which large Canadian island does the Arctic Circle pass?
Greenland, which is a much smaller island than it appears on maps, due to distortion.
Two countries which the Arctic Circle goes through?
The land on the Arctic Circle is divided among eight countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United States (Alaska), Canada, Denmark (Greenland), and Iceland (where it passes through the small offshore island of Grímsey).
Which city is closest to the Arctic Circle?
The Arctic Circle runs through the city of Salekhard, Russia. Salekhard had a population of 42,544 in 2010.
5 countries with land above the Arctic Circle?
The five countries that have land north of the Arctic Circle are
- Greenland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- Russia
- The USA
- Canada
- Iceland
What degrees north latitude marks the boundary of the Arctic Circle?
Approximately 66° 33' 39" N marks the boundary of the Arctic Circle
What continent is in the eastern and western hemisphere and also touches the Arctic Circle?
The continent of Eurasia (commonly divided into Europe and Asia) extends through both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, all the while touching the Arctic Circle.
Which country is called land of the midnight sun?
country- Norway
state- Alaska
continent- Antarctica
this name can be applied to any country on or near the arctic circle where the sun remains near visible at local midnight. A quarter of Finlands territory is located north of the Arctic circle and they 'enjoy' 73 days when the sun does not set during summer. Other countries are northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. At North Cape, Norway 'daylight' extends from 14th May until 29th July. On the Svalbarg archipelago, further north, daylight extends from 20th April to 22nd August
The midnight sun refers to areas of the arctic region that receive 24 hours of sunlight/night for months at a time. Though no country is really known as the midnight sun, areas of the US, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark experience such.
Land of the Midnight Sun refers to northern regions in the world like Canada or Alaska, as well as Russia and Norway
Portions of many countries above the Arctic Circle. Includes Norway, Sweden, Russia, Alaska, Northern Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Lapland, etc.
How long does it take by boat to get to the Arctic Circle?
That can't be answered precisely if you don't specify a starting point.
Which current brings cold water from the Arctic Circle southward?
The Labrador Current (aka Arctic Current) brings cold water down the east coast of Canada, through the Grand Banks to Nova Scotia. It extends from the Baffin Island Current, where Baffin island is partly within the Arctic Circle.
What current brings air from the arctic circle southward?
The polar jet streams are circulating air currents around the poles. In the Northern Hemisphere, the jet stream carries air eastward, and can transport Arctic air southward from the north polar vortex into the lower latitudes.
What is where most of US is located called between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer?
The continent of North American is located between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer.
Venn diagram of both arctic and antarctic?
Antarctica:
- Antarctica inhabits Ross seals
- There are no cities in Antarctica
- The only visitors in Antarctica are scientists
- There are no originating tribes from Antarctica
- No terrestrial mammals
Both:
- Killer whales can tackle elephants, seals, sting rays, dolphins, sharks and full grown whales
- Both places inhabit seals
- Both places rely on krill
- Both places have whales and birds
Arctic:
- In the Arctic there are polar bears
- In the Arctic there are reindeers and wolves
- It has Arctic foxes
- Whales come annually for the scrub
- There are vast colonies of birds in the Arctic
- The Arctic does not have any penguins
- The Arctic has amphibious animals however Antarctica does not.
What is the latitude and longitude of Miami Florida?
the latitude of Miami Florida is 25 degrees 46' 16" north the longitude is 80 degrees 13'27" west
Can you bring your own sperm to a sperm bank?
Yes, the Arctic circle sperm bank has a high success rate.
How many hemispheres is the arctic ocean located?
The Arctic Circle is located in three different hemispheres; The Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, and the Eastern Hemisphere.
