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Why Is Alaska's Geography Important To Exploring Alaska?
Have you ever thought of how rough it would be to explore Alaska? Alaska’s geography is difficult to explore because of cold climate, wild animals, and traveling by foot. Without further ado let’s get into our pajamas, drink some hot chocolate and learn about the cold climate!

It’s so cold in Alaska polar bears just got on a plane to New Jersey! You may be surprised but it’s been as cold as -80 degrees in Alaska before! If you were to be traveling in Alaska it would be hard to not only stay healthy, but you would struggle with walking! You may be wondering how but when you walk you need feet and if you aren't dressed for -80 degrees weather your going to feel numb. Therefore, you will no longer be able to walk.
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The most seen animal around alaska would have to be any type of bear. They are the more common and founded aminals. Wild animals aren't always scary, but you never know if the animal has a certain disease or something wrong with it. Those wild animals could pounce like a hyena at any second!

Traveling by foot would have to be the worst part of the process. Would you be willin to walk 5000 miles to get to your destination? Now the answer to that is most likely, “um,NO! I would just drive my jeep to my destination”. Though unfortunately there are no cars in Alaska. It’s all in your feet and time. Just imagine the sores and blisters that would cover your feet like a slipper! There are many down sides to walking ten thousand miles, but look on the bright side, You will lose a lot of weight!

To top off the hot chocolate with a little whipped cream, Alaska’s cold climate, wild animals, and walking distance is a reason to never travel to

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