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Arctic Ocean as a Landmass
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● FeaturedA surprising number of people harbor a memory or misconception that the North Pole region is primarily a solid landmass rather than a frozen ocean covered by sea ice.
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What People Remember
Many recall seeing maps or being taught that the North Pole is a continent-like landmass, not an ocean.
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What's Actually True
The Arctic is primarily an ocean (the Arctic Ocean) surrounded by continents, largely covered by a relatively thin, dynamic cap of sea ice.
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#arctic#poles#ocean#ice
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