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Where is sub polar region located?
The region is a complex ecosystem composed of the vast, deep, ice-covered Arctic Ocean, surrounded by the continental land masses that include Alaska, Northern Canada, and Eurasia.
Where are polar climate zones located?
Polar climates are found across the continents that border the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and Antarctica.
What are the sub climates of the polar zone?
Subtypes. There are two types of polar climate: ET and TY, or tundra climate; and EF, or ice cap climate. A tundra climate is characterized by having at least one month whose average temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F), while an ice cap climate has no months above 0 °C (32 °F).
What countries have subarctic climate?
The subarctic climate is found in the these places:
- Much of Siberia.
- The northern half of Scandinavia (milder winters in coastal areas)
- Most of Alaska.
- Much of Canada from about 50°N to the tree line, including: Southern Labrador. Northern Quebec except for the far north. Far northern Ontario. The northern Prairie Provinces.
Where are subarctic climates located in the world?
It is found on large landmasses, away from the moderating effects of an ocean, generally at latitudes from 50° to 70°N poleward of the humid continental climates. Subarctic or boreal climates are the source regions for the cold air that affects temperate latitudes to the south in winter.
Where are polar climates found?
Polar climates are found across the continents that border the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and Antarctica.
What’s the average temperature in the polar regions?
Every month in a polar climate has an average temperature of less than 10 °C (50 °F). Regions with polar climate cover more than 20% of the Earth. Average January temperatures range from about −40 to 0 °C (−40 to 32 °F), and winter temperatures can drop below −50 °C (−58 °F) over large parts of the Arctic.
What kind of climate is found in boreal landmasses?
The subarctic climate also referred to as the boreal, subalpine, or subpolar climate occurs in large landmasses that beyond the moderating effects of oceans. The climate is found at latitudes of between 50° to 70°N poleward and is characterized by freezing winters, and cool but short summers.