cold climates
Where winters dominate
Cold climates are regions where low temperatures dominate for much or all of the year—places where winter is the defining season.
The term encompasses everything from temperate zones with harsh winters to polar regions with permanent ice.
Plants and animals in cold climates develop adaptations for survival: Species native to cold climates often have thick fur or go dormant.
The phrase frequently appears in discussions of agriculture, architecture, and energy use: Houses in cold climates need better insulation.
- ArcticEarth's northernmost zone
- polar bearLarge white arctic mammal
- blizzardsViolent prolonged winter storms
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
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