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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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Why is it possible for so many animals to live in the polar ecosystem?

They can live there because of adaptations, such as thick fur, abilities to find food, etc.

What does coastal lowlands mean?

The Coastal Lowland is a narrow strip of relatively low ground between the sea and the cliffs leading to the Plateau.

Because of its proximity to the sea its climate is wetter than that of the Plateau, with fewer extremes of temperature. It is also more subject to fog.

There is considerable farming, although much of the land is marshy and not well suited to development.

What is the topography of the Arctic?

he Arctic is extremely diverse in terms of landscapes, varying from pack and drift ice to rugged shores, flat coastal plains, rolling hills and mountains surpassing 6000 metres above sea level (Denali, 6,194 m asl, in sub-arctic and boreal Alaska). The region has rivers and lakes, tundra and the largest forests in the world (the Russian Taiga).

Which animals in the arctic are invasive species?

That's a very difficult question to answer for a number of reasons. First off, we still known very little about what is out there so far as "animals" goes. Sure, we know about the big mammals and even most if not all of the small ones. But we know little about insects and very little about fish and other associated marine life (again, except for the large mammals). So because we aren't really sure what is there, and therefore, native to the Arctic, it's difficult to say what is an invasive species. The term invasive itself seems to imply that it is a species that enters the area and manages to take over or at least persist and live in that area. There are numerous species that enter the Arctic annually, but don't live there on a regular basis. Many bird species fall into this category. They may be blown off course or sail on favourable winds and appear for a year, but may not be seen for years again (if ever). I don't think anyone would call those invasive. To me, an invasive species has to show up from a different area and establish a viable, reproducing population. If that's what is really meant by invasive species, then I'd wager that we don't yet know of any animals that have managed to do that. There are many rare species which show up from time to time, probably many more that we don't even see, but I'd say we have yet to identify any truly invasive species, largely because we haven't done enough surveys or research to determine what was originally present.

How does the Arctic hare adapt to the Arctic?

in the winter it has thick fur to trap body heat, but otherwise, it has long ears and long feet to adapt to the harsh and cold weather.

How might ear size keep an arctic fox from losing too much body heat?

how might ear size keep an artic fox losing too much body heat

What is the top speed of the arctic cat zr 700?

I have an 02 ZR 800. The speedometer only goes to 100 mph. When on a long flat groomed trail or on Lake Erie I have buried the speedometer to the point that it goes straight down into the last digit in the trip meter. My best guess and that of my friends that I blow by is somewhere around 130 mph. I bought it used so I'm not sure what kind of modifications have been made other than 168 studs. When I asked the guy I bought it from why he was selling it, The answer was "because it goes to fast".

Is there a problem with the Arctic?

Problems with the Arctic include:

  • Loss of multiyear sea ice
  • Loss of permafrost and subsequent emissions of methane (a GHG)
  • Changing wildlife environments leading to the loss o some species and the invasion by southern species
  • Loss o traditional hunting lands for the native population
  • increased vessel traffic in the Northern Seas
These problems are all related to Global Climate Change


Who discovered the Arctic?

banjo paterson discovered the arctic

Why is the polar region in danger?

the polar regions are in danger because the are so far away from the equdar

Is there commensalism between a polar bear and an arctic fox?

Yup, the arctic fox follows around the polar bear, and eats the scraps the polar bear left behind. However, if the arctic fox annoys the polar bear, the bear will chase it off

What are Arctic Mushrooms?

Arctic mushrooms are mushrooms that grow within the Arctic Circle, such as in Finland and far Northern Canada. Some are edible; some are poisonous.

Why natives living in the Arctic will never eat a penguin's egg?

The main reason being that Penguins live in the Antarctic not the Arctic.

What is the Coffee Club Island?

Coffee Club Island (Kaffeklubben Island in Danish) is a small island off the north coast of Greenland, important only for being the "closest land to the North Pole."

According to the Guinness Book of Records it is only 708 kilometers away from the geographic north pole.

Why is there more precipitation in the tropics than in the arctic regions?

Tropical air is warm and moist due to high sea water evaporation. Polar air is cold and dry due to less evaporation taking place. Any rain is likely to fall as snow in the polar regions.