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Arctic
The Arctic is the region around the Earth's North Pole, opposite the Antarctic region around the South Pole.
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Arctic animal starting with T?
- T-Rex
- Tadpole
- Tahr
- Takin
- Tamarin
- Tanager
- Tapaculo
- Tapeworm
- Tapir
- Tarantula
- Tarpan
- Tarsier
- Taruca
- Tasmanian devil
- Tasmanian Tiger
- Tattler
- Tayra
- Teal
- Tegus
- Teledu (SE Asian mammal)
- Tench
- Tenrec
- Termite
- Tern
- Terrapin
- Terrier
- Thrasher
- Thrush
- Thunderbird
- Thylacine
- Tick
- Tiger
- Tiger shark
- Tilefish
- Tinamou
- Titi
- Titmouse
- Toad
- Toadfish
- Tomtit
- Topi
- Tortoise
- Toucan
- Towhee
- Tragopan
- Treecreeper
- Triceratops
- Trogon
- Trout
- Trumpeter bird
- Trumpeter swan
- Tsetse fly
- Tuatara
- Tuna
- Turaco
- Turkey
- Turnstone
- Turtle
- Turtle Dove
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No, the Arctic is not a continent. The Arctic used to be a continent, however, it split. Today, the Arctic is an ocean, named for the continent that used to be where it lies today, at the northern portion of the Earth.
What are the scavengers in the Arctic?
I would look at species of birds, more specifically those native to Alaska or the general Northern California, Southern Alaskan Range. Birds are one of the most common scavengers in the animal kingdom (i.e. vultures), closely followed any given species of rodents. An Alaskan bird that may be of interest to you is the bird of the United States, the Bald Eagle; in which the species does capture prey, however, a group of Bald Eagles well not hesitate to feast on a carcass that has been left over form a wolf's meal. This same behavior also be observed by well known species such as hawks and hyenas. Remember just because a species captures its food, does not mean natural selection will not favor the behavior of being a scavenger as well.
Does the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle pass through more continents?
The Arctic one.
The score is 3 to 1 in favor of the Arctic Circle.
All land on the Antarctic Circle is part of the Antarctic continent. But the Arctic Circle crosses land belonging to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Why does it not snow in the Arctic?
since the arctic is so cold, there isn't enough moisture to precipitate. usually the arctic only receives around a foot of snow per year. This is why the Arctic is considered a desert.
How long does the temperature rise above zero in the arctic?
In the Arctic, temperatures rise above zero typically from June to September during the summer months. This is known as the Arctic summer, when the region experiences its warmest temperatures and the sea ice begins to melt. However, this period can vary each year based on weather patterns and climate conditions.
How much would the sea level rise if all of the Arctic ice melted?
Actually, the sea level would not rise appreciably--at least, not at first. Arctic ice is floating in water, and when melted, takes up less volume than ice does. This is an oversimplification, though, since the climate changes accompanying the increased amount of seawater--which would then evaporate in larger volumes, resulting in increased rainfall, etc.--are harder to predict.
It is the ice that is sitting on land that is important. Melting of continental ice sheets acts to raise sea-levels.
According to the Third Assessment Report of the International Panel on Climate Change, the ice contained within Greenland Ice Sheet represents a sea-level rise equivalent of 7.2 metres (24 feet).
The ice contained within the Antarctic Ice-sheet represents 61.1 metres (200 feet) of sea-level change.
That is, if both the Antarctic Ice-Sheet, and the Greenland Ice-Sheet were to melt, sea-level would rise by 68.3 metres (224 feet).
According to scientists how many years have people lived in the Arctic?
Scientists estimate that people have been living in the Arctic for at least 30,000 years, with some evidence suggesting a presence as far back as 50,000 years ago. This is based on archaeological findings of ancient human settlements and remnants of tools and artifacts.
What are facts about the arctic puffin?
The Arctic tern lives near the Arctic during summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Before winter arrives, however, Arctic terns fly 44,000 miles to Antarctica, where it is summer when winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. Like many birds, Arctic terns mate for life.
What is the vegetation in the Arctic?
Lichens, mosses, graminoids, small scattered patches of grasses, and occasinally a few small shrubs
What sea bird lives in the Arctic?
Their food, seals. Arctic fox, various seabirds, a quantity of marine life.
What animals are scavengers in the arctic?
The Artic Wolf, Artic Fox, Glaucous Gulls, Snowy Owls, Wolverines, Northern Fulmar and Ivory Gulls are all considered scavengers in the Arctic Regions. Though many of those mentioned can/will sometimes hunt, they usually scavenge. Polar Bears sometimes scavenge as well.
How far do arctic terns migrate and where do they go in winter?
On average arctic terns migrate 56,000 miles each year. During the winter season you will find arctic terns in colder climates such as Alaska, the Antarctic, British Columbia, Northern Canada, and other such areas as this.
Can humans live in the Arctic?
About 4 million people live in the arctic, but in antarctica nobody lives there all you round.
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What bodies of water border Spain?
The Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west are the two biggest bodies of water that border Spain. The Strait of Gibraltar is also directly south of Spain, and the Bay of Biscay is directly northwest.
The Arctic Circle surrounds the North Pole and it's very cold there.
What is the Monthly temperature for the arctic?
Very little precipitation falls in the Arctic, and that which does is mostly snow rather than rain.
The average annual precipitation is 500mm, which works out to an average monthly fall of just 42mm - less than two inches. This is sufficiently low that the Arctic is classified as the world's second largest desert (after Antarctica).
