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1. Geographic Poles

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   The North Geographic Pole lies within the Arctic Ocean. Because it is covered by shifting sea ice, it lacks a permanent landmass. This results in a notable phenomenon: the average surface temperature at the pole is significantly higher than its counterpart, primarily because the open water beneath the ice cap retains heat more effectively than [continental ice sheets](/entries/continental-ice-she…