Permanent ice

Permanent Ice(Polar Ice)

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LocationsThis biome is located in the far north and south. The Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica are where this biome is mostly found.

Strong winds, freezing temperatures and little fresh water due to cold conditions

Physical Features

Many moss species are able to survive in the arctic.

Lichen can easily grow here because they can absorb more sunlight and retain it longer.

Arctic Plants

Very few moss species survive in Antarctica, and only to species of flowering plants can grow.

Antarctic Plants

The Arctic has many animals, most of which are only found in the arctic. The animals in the arctic include, polar bears, seals, arctic foxes and a few insects.

Polar bears, seals and walruses have thick coats and layers of fat to keep them warm in the cold climate.

Arctic Animals

Antarctica has mainly marine life and penguins. Penguin’s have layers of fat and packed feathers

to keep in heat.

Antarctic Animals

Climate This region usually receives less then 50cm,

and most falls as snow. In the Arctic average summer temps range

from 3°C to 14°C, while winter can be as low as -30 °C.

In Antarctica summers vary from 9°C at the coast and -30°C towards inland. Winter can be as low as -89°C.