discovered houses the body of an adolescent. The elaborate grave raises questions about the spirituality of these people. The people of the Atlantic later developed into the cultures of the Innu‚ Beothuk‚ Mi’kmaq and Abenaki. The Peoples of the Arctic Time Span: 2000-0 BCE There are two main groups of people that are believed to have migrated across the Bering Strait 1. Paleo-Eskimo 2. Dorset People I: Paleo-Eskimos: Lived in a broad area stretching from Alaska to Greenland‚ and north to Ellesmere
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Polar Bears The polar bear is the largest and most carnivorous bear. It is a marine mammal. The polar bear is found throughout the arctic region including Alaska‚ Canada‚ Russia‚ Greenland‚ and Norway. Polar bears can be as tall as 6-8 feet tall. They can weight can vary from about 200-1‚760 pounds. But‚ when born they are 12 to 14 inches long and weigh around one pound. Polar bear’s lifespan ranges from 20-25 years old. Unlike other bears polar bears do not hibernate during the winter. They are
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PointeauPic Key: 0 km 2 approx = cliffs Sketchmap to show location of data collection sites near La Malbaie © OCR 2010 F761/I Jun10 Turn over © OCR 2010 F761/I Jun10 Antarctic circle Andes Tropic of Capricorn Equator Tropic of Cancer Arctic Circle Rockies Key: ice caps and valley glaciers ice sheets Greenland Antarctica N. Scandinavia Fig. 3 Present-day distribution of ice masses Himalayas Southern Alps Alps 4 ©
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Militarization of the Arctic The fight for the Arctic area among some countries has become more and more serious‚ but this area is not any country’s own property. And the anti-militarization of Arctic has something to do with the interest of every country in the world. On one hand‚ the Arctic plays an indispensable role in regulating global climate. On the other hand‚ the anti-militarization has an important impact on the peace and stability of the world. The arctic‚ like the Antarctic
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framework consists of 15 ecozones. Within these are 194 ecoregions. Arctic Cordillera This ecozone incorporates vast polar ice fields and has some of the most spectacular alpine glacier scenery in the world. Massive ice caps and glaciers mask many of the rugged mountains. Some of Canada’s highest but least-known peaks are found here‚ towering over U-shaped valleys and deep fiords that extend many kilometres inland. This Arctic Cordillera occupies the northeastern fringe of the Northwest Territories
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in the entire Arctic eco system. Scientists suggest that warmer temperatures mean less lack of ice that polar bears depend on for hunting. As their normal habitat gets hotter it goes down in size‚ this consequence leads to fewer polar bears. For the polar bear‚ which is a non replaceable symbol of the Arctic‚ climate change could cause extinction of polar bears. Temperatures in the Arctic are increasing at almost twice the rate as the rest of the world. Since 1973 the Arctic sea area ice has
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you think of the arctic? Well in this case it would be the polar bear. Polar bears are the white furred‚ cold climate type of bears‚ incase you didn’t know. In this paper you will hear about the polar bears hunting methods‚ mating process‚ baby bears‚ and humans killing these animal. Polar bears live in the arctic where it is very cold. Luckily they have a “coat” to keep them warm. Polar bears have something called blubber‚ its acts as a coat on their bodies. They live in the arctic in nineteen different
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Did you know that the Arctic Tundra is one of the coldest but driest places on the Earth‚ but still supports life? I chose the Arctic Tundra as my biome because this is one of the most interesting places I have ever learned about. Animal Life There are only 48 land mammals that make this habitat their home. However‚ even though this zone has very few species the number of individuals in each species that make this biome a home for part of the year is very large. Take the massive herds of caribou
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is affected by climate change‚ lack of food‚ forests‚ fresh water‚ other wildlife‚ and oceans. Many populations of vertebrate species had declined in the last 40 years by 52 percent. These problems affect wildlife from drowning polar bears in the arctic to destroying forests all over the world. Thankfully‚ WWF is working globally with 1.1 million supporters in order to save the environment and everything in it. The Amazon rainforest has lost 17 percent of its forests in the last 50 years. WWF has
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hump will not insulate them in hot conditions. Camels‚ because of the shape of their blood cells‚ can lose up to 25% of their bodily fluids without dying‚ unlike the 15% limit for most mammals. Polar Bears A polar bear lives in the cold‚ snowy Arctic lands and it is adapted to its environment in that it has a white fur which helps it blend in with the snow and ice. It also has a layer of fat under its skin‚ which helps it stay warm. A bear also has a thick layer of fur for warmth purpose. It has
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