subpolar
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Located in the region just outside the polar zones, where winters are long but less extreme than at the poles.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ forests give way to open tundra as you travel further north."
Answer: subpolar
In your own words, what does "subpolar" mean?
Located in the region just outside the polar zones, where winters are long but less extreme than at the poles.
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