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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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Which continents does the Arctic Circle pass?

The Arctic Circle passes through parts of Europe, Asia and North America. The position of the Arctic Circle may fluctuate by up to 2 degrees depending on the axial tilt of the earth.

What longitude is the Arctic Circle?

It is the parallel of latitude that runs 66° 33′ 44″ (or 66.5622°) north of the Equator. It exists at every longitude.

How much sunlight does the Arctic Circle receive on March 21st?

on December 21st there's 0 hours on June 21st there's 24 hours

How many miles is it from poughkeepsie ny to the arctic circle?

Poughkeepsie is a big place. It's 1,706 miles to theArctic Circle from the

intersection of Fulton St and Violet Ave up in Fairview, and 1,710 miles from

the intersection of Hooker Ave and Cedar Ave down in the south part of the

city. (both rounded)

Why is the Arctic Circle drawn on the globe?

The Arctic has a unique ecosystem of plants and animals that are found nowhere else on Earth. The Arctic is also special because it is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the world and is in extreme danger.

Which continents extend north of the Arctic Circle?

Asia, Europe, and North America.

North America Antarctica Asia

What do you take to the Arctic?

You can either take an airplane or a big boat.

What type of climate does the area between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer have?

Temperate. The Northern Temperate Zone lies within this region where the sun never shines directly overhead nor stays above the horizon for more than 24 hours. Summers are generally hot and winters are generally cold in temperate zones (Northern or Southern).

What is the distance from Banff Canada to the Arctic Circle?

This is an approximate direct (straight line) distance. During actual travel, this distance may change if a different flight route is chosen.

The distance between the two places in miles is:1748

What would be capitalized would you rather live nearer the tropic of Capricorn or the arctic circle?

Proper nouns. "Would you rather live nearer the Tropic of Capricorn or the Arctic Circle?"

What are two countries which are found in the Arctic Circle?

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).

Does the Arctic Circle pass through Greenland?

Yes, the arctic circle passes through Greenland as well as many other European and Asian countries.
yes

What country is he from?

He belongs from the Islamic country PAKISTAN located in a middle east near India ,china and Afghanistan.

Why is the Arctic Circle important?

These two circles on the world globe mark the latitude south of which -- the Arctic Circle, or north of which -- the Antarctic Circle, at least one sunrise and one sunset occurs in each 24-hour period.

South of the Antarctic Circle and North of the Arctic Circle, there is at least one 24-hour period without a sunrise or a sunset, depending on the season.

Name the three continents that touch the Arctic Circle?

North America, Europe and Asia.
Europe

Asia

North America

What is a circle of illumination?

the circle that divides the day from night is called circle of illumination

What languages are spoken in Nunavik Quebec?

Aside from English and French, here is a list of minority languages spoken in Nunavik, along with the estimated number of speakers (2017):

  1. Inuktitut (11,000 people)
  2. Spanish (80 people)
  3. Cree languages (70 people)
  4. Other Native American languages (30 people)

Which part of the US partially lies within the Arctic Circle?

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).

What do they have in the Arctic?

penguins, polar bears, seals, and if you look under water.. alot of rare fishes

Penguins do not live in the Arctic. They love primarily in the Antarctica.