permanent ice
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Permanent Ice(Polar Ice)
Emma, Megan, Sierra
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LocationsThis biome is located in the far north and south. The Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica are where this biome is mostly found.
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Strong winds, freezing temperatures and little fresh water due to cold conditions
Physical Features
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Many moss species are able to survive in the arctic.
Lichen can easily grow here because they can absorb more sunlight and retain it longer.
Arctic Plants
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Very few moss species survive in Antarctica, and only to species of flowering plants can grow.
Antarctic Plants
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The Arctic has many animals, most of which are only found in the arctic. The animals in the arctic include, polar bears, seals, arctic foxes and a few insects.
Polar bears, seals and walruses have thick coats and layers of fat to keep them warm in the cold climate.
Arctic Animals
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Antarctica has mainly marine life and penguins. Penguin’s have layers of fat and packed feathers
to keep in heat.
Antarctic Animals
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Climate This region usually receives less then 50cm,
and most falls as snow. In the Arctic average summer temps range
from 3°C to 14°C, while winter can be as low as -30 °C.
In Antarctica summers vary from 9°C at the coast and -30°C towards inland. Winter can be as low as -89°C.