Pole to Pole

Question 1

List 3 similarities with the Arctic and Antarctica

Answer 1

there are winter and summer months

they are both classed as deserts, as they have low levels of rainfall and snowfall

plants and animals have adapted to both of the environments

Question 2

List 3 difference with the Arctic and Antarctica

Answer 2

Antarctica is colder than the Arctic reaching temperatures of -89C

there are polar bears in the Arctic but not in Antarctica

The Arctic is a mass of ice floating on the Arctic ocean. Antarctica lies on land.

Question 3

Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?

Answer 3

Antarctica is colder as it lies on land and the Arctic lies on water. It is colder on land as it does not retain heat as well as water does

Question 4

Why do people not permanently live in Antarctica?

Answer 4

human beings can not adapt to the weather and the temperature of Antarctica like plants and animals do