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Exploration of Arctic regions

Definition

The exploration of Arctic regions refers to the discovery and investigation of the polar areas located in the northernmost part of Earth. This includes territories like Greenland, Canada's far north, Siberia, and the North Pole.

Analogy

Think about exploring your attic that hasn't been touched for years. It's cold, difficult to navigate due to lack of light (like long periods of darkness in the Arctic), and you're not sure what you'll find there - maybe some old treasures or just dust. That's how explorers felt when they ventured into these unknown icy lands.

Related terms

Polar Expedition: A journey undertaken by explorers towards one of Earth's poles with scientific, commercial or geographical objectives.

Northwest Passage: A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It was sought after as a shorter trade route between Europe and Asia.

Ice Age: A period in Earth’s history where global temperatures dropped significantly leading to expansion of continental ice sheets and glaciers.