2. Polar Climate Region
• “Polar regions are deserts of ice and snow , swept by
powerful winds.”
• 20% of earth consists of polar regions
• Average range of temperature is less then 10֯C.
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• Lack warm summers.
• Sun shines for long hours in summer and fewer hours in
winter.
• Cool summers and very cold winters.
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• Polar climate results in
Treeless tundra
Glaciers
Semi permanent layer of ice
Permanent layer of ice
6. Facts
• Polar regions are found in north and south poles of
Earth.
• Average rain fall is less than 250mm per year.
• Temperature range is -88 to 10֯C
7. Types
• Two types of polar climate regions.
• Tundra climate
• Ice cap climate
Alpine climate
8. Tundra climate
• At least one month whose average temperature is above
0ºC.
• No trees can grow here
• Some specialized plans can grow.
9. Ice cap climate
• No month of year contain temperature above 0ºC.
• No plants can grow
• Ice layer remain throughout the year.
10. Alpine climate
• It can mimic either tundra or ice cap climate.
• Present at high altitudes.
• No month has an average temperature of 10º or higher.
16. Fauna of polar region
• Arctic region (tundra):
Lemmings
Arctic owls
Snowy owl
Polar bears
Reindeer
17. Fauna of polar region
• Antarctica:
Baleen whales
Leopard seal
penguins
Hump back whale
Lantern fish
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19. General properties of fauna
• Animals of polar climate region contain following
general properties
Warm blooded animals
Maintain body temperature
some contain fur and feathers
20. General properties of fauna
Layer of fat (blubber) under their skin
Take enough food o generate heat
some do Huddling
Huddling :
“ together in groups for protection from wind”.
21. Flora of polar climate region
Conifers
Grasses
Algae
Mosses
Lichens
Small trees (grow during short period)