While the "arctic" is defined in different ways, it is generally referred to as that region above the geographical arctic circle. The further north one goes, the smaller the trees and plants, until eventually, there are only tundra shrubs, as found on Alaska's arctic north slope. It is an austere and extreme region where temperatures and daylight fluctuate drastically in accord with the season. A good chunk of Alaska exists in the arctic and the wildlife and landscape photos in this...
more »While the "arctic" is defined in different ways, it is generally referred to as that region above the geographical arctic circle. The further north one goes, the smaller the trees and plants, until eventually, there are only tundra shrubs, as found on Alaska's arctic north slope. It is an austere and extreme region where temperatures and daylight fluctuate drastically in accord with the season. A good chunk of Alaska exists in the arctic and the wildlife and landscape photos in this category reveal its character.
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