Arctic | Antarctic | |
Population | 4 Million people across the different countries that make up the Arctic. | 4000 scientists over the course of a year (not permanently). |
Settlements | Small villages, towns and cities. | Research bases. |
Animal life | Animals in the Arctic include polar bears, Arctic foxes, terns, hares, wolves and moose. | Many types of penguins such as adelie, emperor, gentoo and king. There are also seals, whales and krill. |
Plant life | Over 1700 species of plant can survive in the Arctic. | Only a few plants can survive in the conditions of the Antarctic. |
Seasonal change | Both enlarge during winter. | Both enlarge during winter. |
Arctic
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