This comparison covers Arctic vs Antarctica: Detailed Comparison within Cold Environment Characteristics for GCSE Geography. Revise Cold Environment Characteristics in Cold Environments for GCSE Geography with 15 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 8 of 14 in this topic. Use this comparison to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Which statement correctly describes the difference between the Arctic and the Antarctic?

A. The Arctic is a continent surrounded by ocean; the Antarctic is an ocean surrounded by land.
B. The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land; the Antarctic is a continent surrounded by ocean.
C. Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are continents covered in ice.
D. Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are oceans surrounded by land.

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Explain why permafrost causes waterlogged soils in the tundra during summer.

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What is the tundra biome?

The treeless biome surrounding the Arctic Ocean, with low-growing plants (mosses, lichens, sedges), waterlogged soils and a short growing season of only 50–60 days.

What is permafrost?

Ground that remains frozen at or below 0°C for at least two consecutive years. It underlies about 25% of the Northern Hemisphere's land surface.

Indigenous Peoples: The Inuit and the Arctic

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Arctic vs Antarctica: Detailed Comparison

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