NORTH POLE Meaning and
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The North Pole refers to the northernmost point on Earth, situated at 90 degrees latitude, also known as the Absolute North or Geographic North Pole. It is the point where Earth's axis of rotation intersects the planet's surface, and all lines of longitude converge. Being located in the Arctic region of the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean.
Characterized by extreme cold temperatures, the North Pole experiences long polar nights (when the sun remains below the horizon) during winter and polar days (when the sun is constantly above the horizon) during summer. This phenomenon occurs due to the tilted axis of Earth's rotation, causing the polar regions to be either in continuous darkness or continuous daylight for several months.
The North Pole holds great geographical significance and has been a subject of exploration and scientific study. Different countries have historical claims or contested interests in this region due to the potential vast reserves of natural resources, including oil and gas. Geographically, it serves as the reference point for defining the northern hemisphere and its various climatic and ecological zones.
The North Pole also holds cultural significance, often associated with mythical characters such as Santa Claus, who, according to folklore, resides there. Expeditions to the North Pole have fascinated explorers, and it remains an emblem of human endeavours and feats of exploration due to the extreme conditions and its remote, inhospitable nature.
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The northern extremity of the earth's axis; north pole of the heavens, that pole of the heavens towards which the north pole of the earth is directed; north frigid zone, the zone or belt of the earth which is contained between the north pole and arctic circle; north temperate zone, the zone of the earth contained between the tropic of cancer and the arctic circle; North-west Passage, the supposed existence of a passage for ships from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific, or the reverse, long sought for, and at last discovered by Capt. M'Clure in 1850-51-but the discovery is only the solution of a scientific problem, not one of practical utility; northern hemisphere, that one of the two hemispheres of the earth in which Europe is situated; Northern Drift, the glacial drift or erratic boulder group, so called because the materials seem to have been brought by polar currents from the north.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of NORTH POLE
The word north pole has a straightforward etymology. The term north derives from the Old English word norþ which means north or nearer to the north. The word pole comes from the Latin word polus meaning end of an axis, which itself originates from the Greek word polos for pivot or axis. Thus, north pole literally refers to the end of the axis in the direction of the North.
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