Arctic's Place On Earth
The Arctic is a region in the northern part of the earth. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, the United States, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. This area is also known as the Arctic Circle.
Physical Features
The Arctic has a big ice - covered ocean, surrounded by treeless permafrost. The area is 5.4 million square miles. The total coastline is 25,000 miles. Permafrost: Frozen soil that has been frozen for 2 or more years.
Native Plants and their Adaptations
Woody Shrubs - They only grow a few inches tall and are protected by extreme weather and their only cover is dead and living non - woody plants.
Rosette - Is a plant whose leaves surround a central bed, they also survive in many harsh environments.
Mosses - Have the ability to stop growth at any time and keep growing when the weather gets better. They can survive being covered in ice for a year.
Rosette - Is a plant whose leaves surround a central bed, they also survive in many harsh environments.
Mosses - Have the ability to stop growth at any time and keep growing when the weather gets better. They can survive being covered in ice for a year.
Native Animals and their Adaptations
The Arctic Fox - Thick fur and a camouflaged body.
Polar Bear - Thick layer of fat and fur.
Snowy Owl - Camouflaged body, and the ability to hunt silently.
Polar Bear - Thick layer of fat and fur.
Snowy Owl - Camouflaged body, and the ability to hunt silently.
Cooperation and Competition Between Different Species
An example of competition between different animals would be a time where there isn't much food and two species want the same food. This would result to a fight. They will keep fighting until one gives up and goes to another spot. An example of cooperation would be a polar bear killing a bearded seal to eat, and when the polar bear is done, other smaller animals such as arctic foxes, might eat the remains.