On top of the world
The Arctic is located at the northernmost part of the earth. Scientists usually define the Arctic as the area above the ‘Arctic Circle’ — an imaginary line that circles around the top of the globe. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of certain countries. Because of the Earth’s tilt, for at least one day a year, there’s an entire day of darkness in this freezing region — and also a full day of sunshine. Temperatures as low as -70°C have been recorded, now that’s cold!
Learn more facts about this tundra by answering some questions in the quiz below.