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The coldest region on earth is the


A

polar region

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tropical region

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C

temperate region

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D

coastal region

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Solution

The correct option is A

polar region


The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

Option A:

  1. The polar regions are covered with ice and are severely cold for most of the year.
  2. The sun does not set at the poles for six months and does not rise for another six months.
  3. During the winter, temperatures can drop to -37 degrees Celsius.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option B:

  1. The tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere define the tropical regions of the Earth.

Option C:

  1. Temperate refers to moderate living conditions.
  2. Temperatures here, unlike in the tropics, will fluctuate dramatically between summer and winter.

Option D:

  1. Coastal areas, which include large inland lakes, are commonly described as the interface or transition area between land and sea.

Final answer: The coldest region on earth is the polar region.


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