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Surrounds the North Pole and includes the Arctic Ocean.
High-pressure system with descending air.
Antarctica is a landmass, while the Arctic is primarily ocean.
The sun does not rise above the horizon for an extended period.
A grassland ecosystem with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall.
The process of soil and rock being worn away by wind or water.
An area with very low precipitation and extreme temperatures.
Growing a single crop over a large area for an extended time.
A low-pressure system with spiraling winds towards the center.
Region where the sun is directly overhead at least once a year.
Consistent winds blowing from the tropics towards the equator.
Large estate where a single crop is cultivated for commercial purposes.
They categorize regions based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Variation of climate and vegetation with elevation in mountainous areas.
Rapid flooding of low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall.
Loss of biodiversity and disruption of water cycles.