Frigid Zone (Noun)
Meaning
The part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The northern frigid zone includes the Arctic Circle and the North Pole, characterized by extreme cold and short growing seasons.
- In the southern frigid zone, the climate is equally harsh, with Antarctica's frozen landscape and perpetual ice sheets.
- Scientists have been studying the frigid zone around the North Pole to understand the effects of climate change on polar ecosystems.
- The frigid zone near the South Pole is home to unique wildlife adapted to the extreme conditions, such as penguins and seals.
- Explorers and researchers often travel to the frigid zone around the Arctic Circle to study the Northern Lights and the effects of solar activity on the polar atmosphere.