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Virtual Tour: Antarctica

Antarctica by EnchantedLearning. Survival in the Arctic. Human beings have lived in the Arctic and Subarctic for thousands of years.

Survival in the Arctic

Their survival has been possible because there exists among them a profound understanding of the nuances within this extreme environment. Survival is also contingent on the relationship which exists between the human being and the animals, which provide major sources of food and clothing. By understanding the animals'winter modes and behaviors, Arctic communities have traditionally survived through the long, cold winters. The fisherman who knows where to cut an ice hole could find the fish. Caribou migrating south could be caught in quantities to survive through the winter, providing a good supply of meat and fat to a community. Warmth for Hunters Caribou-skin or polar bear-skin clothing can provide warmth for a hunter who lies on the ice for hours waiting for his target to appear. Housing Finally, the most famous traditional example of housing is the snow house or "igluviga.

" Additional Resources: Antarctica. Continent Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents.[6] Most of Antarctica is a polar desert, with annual precipitation of 200 mm (7.9 in) along the coast and far less inland; there has been no rain there for almost 2 million years, yet 80% of the world freshwater reserves are stored there, enough to raise global sea levels by about 60 metres (200 ft) if all of it were to melt.[7] The temperature in Antarctica has reached −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) (or even −94.7 °C (−135.8 °F) as measured from space[8]), though the average for the third quarter (the coldest part of the year) is −63 °C (−81 °F).

Antarctica

Anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 people reside throughout the year at research stations scattered across the continent. Arctic Marine Life. For marine life, the Arctic Ocean is a unique place to live.

Arctic Marine Life

It is the coldest ocean on Earth and is often capped with sea ice. During the coldest winter months there is little or no sunshine penetrating the water. During the summer months, the sun shines up to 24 hours a day. Animals that can survive in the Arctic Ocean are adapted for this extreme environment. Some have a special substance within their bodies that prevents their blood from freezing. Shop Windows to the Universe Science Store! The Fall 2009 issue of The Earth Scientist, which includes articles on student research into building design for earthquakes and a classroom lab on the composition of the Earth’s ancient atmosphere, is available in our online store.

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Arctic Marine Mammals On Thin Ice

Sea ice is the common habitat feature uniting these unique and diverse Arctic inhabitants. Sea ice serves as a platform for resting and reproduction, influences the distribution of food sources, and provides a refuge from predators. The loss of sea ice poses a particularly severe threat to Arctic species, such as the hooded seal, whose natural history is closely tied to, and depends on, sea ice. Arctic Map - Arctic Tundra, Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean Map- Wor.

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