Pole Basics
What is the top of the Earth called?
The Arctic
Which pole is surrounded by land?
North Pole.
The South Pole is located on which continent?
Antartica
Why does it not rain at the poles?
It’s too cold. Snow becomes ice that always moves.
What animal is called the King of the Arctic?
Polar Bear
The South Pole is in this region.
The Antarctic
What body of water surrounds the North Pole?
Artic Ocean.
Is the South Pole surrounded by land or water?
Water.
True or False: Both poles are considered deserts.
True
Which animal lives at the South Pole in summer?
Penguins
What is the imaginary line that runs between the poles?
The axis.
Why do scientists study the poles?
To study the Earth, ice, weather, wildlife, and how to protect it.
Mountains and lakes here are covered in what?
Ice
Does the Arctic have daylight in winter?
No, it tilts away from the sun.
Name one other Arctic animal.
Whales, seals, or walrus
The Earth spins on its axis giving us ______ and ______.
Day and night.
What happens to the sun at the North Pole during summer?
It never sets. It's light all day.
Does the ice at the South Pole melt?
No, it never melts.
Which pole is colder?
South Pole
Do Native People live at the South Pole?
No, they could not survive the weather conditions.
True or False: The poles are the warmest places on Earth.
False.
Describe the land around the Arctic Ocean.
It is all FROZEN land.
How cold can the South Pole get?
128 degrees below zero
At the South Pole, December and January are part of which season?
Summer
Do people live in the North Pole region?
Yes, in far north communities and scientists