Why is One Pole Colder Than the Other?
Antarctica (the South Pole) is land surrounded by oceans, while the Arctic (surrounding the North Pole) is an ocean almost completely surrounded by continents and Greenland.
The Arctic isn't quite as cold as Antarctica, and here are some reasons why:
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Los 2 polos reciben la misma cantidad de luz, eso hasta en al escuela lo enseñan...