Arctic and Antarctic Regions Compared
A brief overview explains the Arctic as an icy ocean near the North Pole and Antarctica as a continent around the South Pole. Both are cold and windy with long winter darkness and summer light, but the Arctic hosts more life and activity than Antarctica.
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Arctic importance drives radar network we built
The Arctic is key for routes between Europe and America and for military early warning. Radar stations span the region to detect aircraft and missile threats and improve defense readiness.
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Animals on Land in the Arctic Tundra
In warm summer, many animals travel north. A group of caribou feed on ground growing plants in the treeless arctic tundra.
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