| − | The '''Arctic''' is the large region of the [[Earth]] of permanent [[ice]] at the [[North Pole]] as opposed to the southern region called the [[Antarctic]]. | + | The '''Arctic''' is the large region of the [[Earth]] of permanent [[ice]] at the [[North Pole]]; on the globe, it lies opposite the southern icy region, which is known as the [[Antarctic]]. |
| − | The '''Arctic Circle''', is an imaginary line located at 66º, 30'N latitude, and as a guide defines the southernmost part of the Arctic. The climate within the Circle is extremely cold and much of the area is usually covered with ice. | + | The '''Arctic Circle''' is an imaginary line located at 66º, 30'N latitude that serves as a guide to defining the southernmost part of the Arctic. The climate within the Circle is extremely cold, and much of the area is usually covered with ice. |