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Arctic - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Arctic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | The 10°C (50°F) July isotherm is commonly used to define the border of the Arctic region. |
 | | The name Arctic comes from the ancient Greek αρκτος, meaning 'bear', and is a reference to the constellations of the Great Bear and Little Bear, which are located near the North Star (which is actually part of the Little Bear). |
 | | During the Cold War, the Arctic region was extensively monitored by the United States military, since it was the opinion of the said military that the first warnings of a Soviet Union nuclear strike would have been indicated by ICBMs launched over the North Pole towards the United States. |
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