subarctic
/sʌbˈɑrktɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the region just south of the Arctic, with cold winters and cool summers.
- Many animals in subarctic regions grow thick fur to survive the harsh winters.
- The subarctic forest is mostly made up of coniferous trees like spruce and pine.
- Subarctic climates are found in parts of Canada, Alaska, and Siberia.
Synonyms
noun
- The subarctic region or zone.
- The subarctic is home to indigenous communities that have lived there for thousands of years.
- Scientists study the subarctic to understand how climate change affects cold environments.
- Traveling through the subarctic requires careful preparation for extreme weather.