Why is it cold in the arctic?

Answer 1

IT is cold because the sunlight it receives is very indirect. This radiation has to go through a larger part of the atmosphere, so more of it is absorbed. The earth is heated by these rays, so the Arctic is unable to get very warm.

Answer 2

it is cold in Alaska because the equator is no where next to it

Answer 3

Alaska is always cold because it is on the North Pole so if any country is on the north pole it is always cold.

Answer 4

It's located in valley surronded by mountains. Cold air is heavy, and keeps flowing in like a waterfall. Making it a freezer.

Answer 5

because Alaska farther from the equator than any other state

Answer 6

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