Find out more about our colder climates!
The Arctic is northernmost part of the earth, also the Arctic is home to the North pole.
Did you know that Arctic means “near the bear” which is Greek.
The record for the coldest temperature in the Arctic is -68*C= very cold.
Over recent years, the Arctic region has shrunk due to global warming.
Arctic animals include: Wolverines Arctic Wolf
Walrus leopard seals
Polar Bear
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on earth.
The name Antarcticameans “opposite to the
north.”Around 90% of earths
ice is found in Antarctica.
Antarctica is larger than Europe and almost double the size of Australia.
Most of Antarctica is covered in ice over 1.6 kilometres thick [1 mile]
The south pole is found in Antarctica.
Antarctic animals include:
penguins
Arctic seals
Elephant seals
Orca
We think that both of these amazing places have beautiful landscapes , and the animals are truly remarkable.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!!!!
BY Sarah & Lydia