Why are polar lands so cold and dry?

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Why are polar lands so cold and dry?

2007-07-20 20:56:36 · 2 answers · asked by AvEnGeR 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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Polar lands are colder because they get less sunlight. They are drier because they are colder. Water doesn't have much vapor pressure at low temperatures. Also, at lower temperatures precipitation takes the form of snow, not water.

2007-07-20 21:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

look at the ice and you will understand!

2007-07-21 04:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by royaleug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋