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Make a Précis of the following passage about one-third of its length and suggest a suitable title.
Exploration in the Arctic Circle still offers countless opportunities for fresh discoveries, but it is an adventure which is not to be undertaken lightly. As an occupation it is more lonely and remote than anything else in the world and at any moment the traveller must be prepared to encounter hazard and difficulty which call for all his skill and enterprise. Nevertheless such exploration will be carried as long as there are investigated areas to attract the daring and as long as the quest for knowledge inspires mankind.
Investigations have shown that the Arctic zone is rich in mineral deposits, but even if these deposits were themselves of little value, the economic importance of the Arctic would not be appreciably lessened. For it is generally agreed that weather is made in the North, and as the success or failure of the harvests all over the world is largely determined by the weather, it follows that agriculture and all those industrial and commercial activities dependent upon it must be considerably affected by the accuracy of the daily weather reports. Modern meteorologists regard the conditions prevailing in the Arctic as of first-rate importance in helping them to arrive at accurate results in their forecasts.
Yet quite apart from any economic or other practical considerations, there is a strange fascination about this vast unconquered region of stern northern beauty. Those who have once entered the vast polar regions like to speak of their inexpressible beauty, the charm of the yellow sun and dazzling ice packs, the everlasting snows and unmapped land where one never knows what lies ahead; it may be a gigantic glacier, which reflects a beam of sunlight over its frozen expanse or some wonderful fantastically shaped cliff which makes an unfading impression on the memory. It may even be an iceberg stately and terrifying, moving on its relentless way, for the Arctic; is the birthplace of the great icebergs which threaten navigation.
Total Words: 322

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From aesthetics to economics, the Arctic Area has tremendous potential to attract visitors. Earnest vigilance is required when it comes to the exploration of Arctic because an explorer can encounter an unprecedented danger at any time due to his remoteness. Apart from the curiosity for knowledge and investigation, the Arctic holds many natural resources which appreciate its financial value. As it is known that the weather of the whole world is mainly resulted by the Northern winds, thus the meteorological forecasts are highly dependent on accurate Arctic readings. Additionally, the admiration of Arctic is also due to its unparalleled pulchritude. Lastly, as being the provenance of icebergs, it endangers maritime travel.

Title: The Challenges and Fascination of Arctic Exploration
Words in Precis: 111
Required Words: 108
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