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The Arctic Basin

Most impressions that people get about Canada’s Arctic are defined by the Arctic Basin Ecozone. More than 90% of the region is a permanent ice cap floating on the ocean. The Arctic Basin. found to the west of the Northwest Territories' archipelago.

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The Arctic Basin

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  1. Most impressions that people get about Canada’s Arctic are defined by the Arctic Basin Ecozone More than 90% of the region is a permanent ice cap floating on the ocean The Arctic Basin

  2. found to the west of the Northwest Territories' archipelago • Extremely Dry Climate. Only about 100-200mm of precipitation • Average winter is -35 and an average summer is 5 • The position creates longer winter nights and summer days

  3. No true plants grow here. Algae blooms under the ice in summer

  4. 9/10 is comprised of ice floating on the Arctic Ocean. Only a little portion of solid land. Ocean floor at a depth of 3600 meters. No permanent population. Scientific and petroleum exploration are the major activities

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