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The technical definition of a desert is an area of land that receives on average less than 250mm of precipitation in a year. The inland Arctic receives less than 150mm and so is indeed a desert (the second largest in the world, with the first being Antarctica).
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Yes, the North Pole is considered a polar desert. Despite the presence of ice and snow, it receives very little precipitation and is characterized by low humidity levels, making it a desert according to the definition of a desert as a region with low precipitation.
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Is the North Pole considered a dessert?
The North Pole is not considered a desert. Deserts are defined by their dry and arid conditions, whereas the North Pole has a polar climate with ice and snow.
Is the North Pole dry?
Yes, the North Pole is considered a desert because it receives very little precipitation, mostly in the form of snow. The Arctic region, where the North Pole is located, has a cold and dry climate due to its high latitude.
What do you call lion in north pole?
There are no lions at the North Pole, nor is North Pole a language.
If you put a North Pole magnet at The Magnetic North Pole will it levitate?
Yes, if you put a north pole magnet at The Magnetic North Pole it will levitate
What Location is at 90 Latitude?
The North Pole is at 90 North & the South Pole is at 90 South.
What is the difference of the north pole and the desert?
The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the Earth's axis, characterized by cold temperatures, ice, and snow. Deserts, on the other hand, are areas with low precipitation and are characterized by hot temperatures and sparse vegetation. So, the main difference is in their climate and geographical location.
Is the gobi desert a polar desert?
The Gobi is located in mid-Asia, far from the North Pole. But Gobi desert is a cold desert.
Where is Canada's cold desert?
The cold desert is in the Arctic Area, near the North Pole. Technically, the area is tundra and not desert.
What does the north pole and a cat trapped in the desert have in common?
Sandy claws
Is the North Pole considered a dessert?
The North Pole is not considered a desert. Deserts are defined by their dry and arid conditions, whereas the North Pole has a polar climate with ice and snow.
Is there a baby reindeer at the North Pole?
No.Reindeer would starve to death at the north pole, because it is an arctic desert of ice. There are no trees, shrubs, plants or grass for it to eat.Reindeer live in:CanadaRussiaGreenlandNorwayFinlandIcelandThere are no reindeer around the north pole. They would simply die.
What is the difference between a north pole and a south pole?
in desert camel is used as transport and in n&s poles people use reindeers
Name the Canadian island closest to the north pole?
The Canadian island closest to the North Pole is Ellesmere Island. It is located in the northern territory of Nunavut and is known for its polar desert environment and ice caps.
How many miles is it from the south pole to the north pole?
It takes about 12,450.5 miles from the north pole to the south pole or south pole to north pole.
How is the season on north pole and south pole?
in north pole
Which pole did Matthew Hanson reach with explorer Robert Pearly?
north pole north pole north pole
Where on earth is the sun's rays spread out thinly all the time?
North and south pole
