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NALT Full

Preferred term

cold zones

Type

Topic

Definition

Polar climates have year-round cold temperatures with the warmest month less than 50°F (10°C). Polar climates are found on the northern coastal areas of North America, Europe, Asia, and on the land masses of Greenland and Antarctica.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, Glossary
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

climatic zones

Narrower concepts

tundra

Related concepts

Synonyms

Arctic zones
cold climate
cold regions
polar climates
polar zones

In other languages

zonas frías

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11923

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