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Which is worse north or south pole?
Even though the North Pole and South Pole are “polar opposites,” they both get the same amount of sunlight. But the South Pole is a lot colder than the North Pole….Really cold, or really, really cold?
| Time of year | Average (mean) temperature | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 32° F (0° C) | −18° F (−28.2° C) |
| Winter | −40° F (−40° C) | −76° F (−60° C) |
What is the main difference between the North Pole and South Pole?
South Pole:
| North Pole (Arctic region) | South Pole (Antarctic region) |
|---|---|
| It is the northernmost point of the Earth’s axis. | It is the southernmost point of the Earth’s axis. |
| It is known as the Arctic region that has a floating ice sheet with no land mass. | It is a huge continent known as Antarctica. |
Is Antarctica polluted?
As Antarctica is one of the cleanest, least polluted places on earth it is an ideal location for measuring the spread of global pollutants. Minute traces of man-made chemicals used in other parts of the world can be detected in the snow that falls over the region.
Is there plastic waste in Antarctica?
Food wrapping, fishing gear and plastic waste continue to reach the Antarctic. Two new studies into how plastic debris is reaching sub-Antarctic islands are published in the journal Environment International.
How is the South Pole different from the North Pole?
The South Pole is perpetually covered in snow which means that its ice cover is permanent and covers all of Antarctica. The ice thickness on the South Pole is 8,850 feet. On the contrary, the North Pole contains a permanent ice cover in Greenland only.
Are there polar bears at the South Pole?
The temperatures at the South Pole are a little lower than those at the North Pole. The North Pole is inhabited by white polar bears while the South Pole is home to penguins.
How does 2°C change affect the North Pole?
A 2°C change would have limited impact at the South Pole. It would have much greater impact at the North Pole altering conditions of the Arctic Basin including the sea ice, the snow line, the tree line, the albedo, and ocean circulation, among other conditions.
How big is the ice on the South Pole?
The South Pole is perpetually covered in snow which means that its ice cover is permanent and covers all of Antarctica. The ice thickness on the South Pole is 8,850 feet.