Lesson 80 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostThe Arctic and Antarctic
The Arctic and Antarctic regions are two of the coldest places on Earth.
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Find it on the map. Then find what makes it special.
⚡ The twist
Where you live shapes how you live — more than you think.
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Then & Now
🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.
The Arctic and Antarctic regions are two of the coldest places on Earth. The Arctic is located around the North Pole and is mostly ocean surrounded by land, while the Antarctic is a continent covered in ice at the South Pole. Both regions are home to unique animals like polar bears in the Arctic and penguins in the Antarctic. These areas play an important role in Earth's climate and ecosystems.
Key Facts
The Arctic is mostly ocean surrounded by land.
Penguins live in the Antarctic region.
Polar bears are found in the Arctic.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Where do polar bears live?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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