Is There Land Under the North Pole?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Is there land under the North Pole?

The Big Idea

No, there is no land under the North Pole! It sits in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, with deep water below. The ice on top is just floating sea ice. Let's dive into the details.

Deep Water

Step one: deep water. The ocean at the North Pole is about 2.5 miles, or 4 kilometers, deep. That is deeper than a tall mountain is high.

Floating Ice

Step two: floating ice. The ice you see on top is sea ice, only a few meters thick. Wind and currents push it slowly around.

South Pole Differs

Step three: the South Pole. The South Pole is different. It sits on the thick ice covering the continent of Antarctica, so there is solid land beneath it.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! The pole is a spot on the map at the top of the world. Right there, a thin sheet of ice floats. Under it is ocean that is miles deep. A marker left on the ice drifts away as the ice moves.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! The ocean at the North Pole is about 2.5 miles deep. The ice above is only a few meters thick. Because the ice drifts, the pole is never marked on the ice for long. Always stay off sea ice unless trained guides are with you.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, float a piece of paper on a bowl of water. Put a dot in the middle. Blow on it lightly. The dot moves, just like ice at the North Pole!

Outro

There is no land under the North Pole, only a deep ocean. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!