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Which are the two regions of the earth having extreme climatic conditions? Give reason for this variation.


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Climate:

  • Long-term study environment change of the surrounding is called the climate of the region.
  • The climate of any region can is estimated on the broader area such as a country, or state.
  • Weather conditions in an area-averaged for about 25 years or more give an idea of the climate conditions of an area.


Two regions of the earth having extreme climatic conditions are:

  • Two regions of the earth having extreme climatic conditions are Tropical and polar regions.

Tropical region:

  • Tropical countries have high temperatures and large amounts of rainfall throughout the year.

Elephants:

  • Elephants are large animals that have long trunks and big ears.

Elephants live in

  • Elephants live in tropical conditions.
  • They have certain adaptive features that help them to survive in hot environment:
  • Big ears of elephants help them to stay cool.
  • Elephants are huge in size and produce lots of heat. Large ears of elephants help the elephant keep them cool.
  • Elephants' ears help them to hear long distances and communicate.

Polar region:

  • Polar regions are the regions having extreme cold conditions.
  • In the polar region large animals such as polar bears are found.
  • Polar bears are found in extremely cold conditions.

Polar bear:

  • Polar bears are animals that survive in harsh cold conditions.

Adaptations in polar bears:

  • Large paws that help them to walk in snow.
  • Claws that help them to walk on ice.
  • Sticky bumps on paws that help them grip the ice.
  • Polar bears have fat below their skin and have a keen sense of smell.
  • Polar bear has thick skin.
  • Polar bear has white fur to keep the body warm.

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