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Why are the Arctic and Antarctic regions the coldest in the world?

Because of the angle of the Sun's rays and distance the rays have to travel due to the tilt of the Earth. Because of the low population density in these regions. Because the Earth's core, which can reach temperatures of 4300 degrees, is unable to heat the poles effectively.

What are the seven countries that lie within the Arctic Circle and surround the Arctic Ocean?

Greenland, Finland, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Russia and the United States of AmericaCanada, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Brazil and the United States of AmericaMexico, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the United States of America, Spain and Greenland

In 1959, 12 nations signed an agreement that is now used to govern Antarctica. What is the name of this agreement?

Antarctic TreatyKyoto ProtocolUnited Nations Antarctic Protection Treaty

Which countries had the largest number of tourists visiting Antarctica in 2004–05?

Germany, United Kingdom and the United States of AmericaJapan, Germany and the United KingdomAustralia, Japan and the United States of America

What is the average ice thickness on Antarctica?

1 km2 km3 km

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