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