Definition of «subarctic regions»

"Subarctic regions" refers to areas that are close to the Arctic, but not quite in the extreme cold of the Arctic Circle. These regions have colder climates than most places, with long winters and short summers, but they are not as frigid as the polar regions.

Sentences with «subarctic regions»

It nests in temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. (sciencedaily.com)
If emissions continue unabated, the entire Southern Ocean, which stretches north from the Antarctic coastline, and subarctic regions of the Pacific Ocean will soon become so acidic that the shells of marine creatures will soften and dissolve making them easy targets for predators. (realclimate.org)
After being orphaned at age 2, he was raised by an uncle and his family in a subarctic region of northern Russia. (inc.com)
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