Arctic Vocabulary Words Vocabulary Words
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
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| permafrost | Permanently frozen ground that remains frozen for at least two consecutive years. | The permafrost in the Arctic region remains frozen year-round. | Noun | ||
| polar | Relating to or characteristic of the North or South Pole. | Penguins are adapted to survive in the harsh polar climate. | Adjective | ||
| glacier | A large mass of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley due to gravity. | The glacier slowly advanced through the valley. | Noun | ||
| subarctic | A region or climate characterized by cold temperatures and short summers typically found just south of the Arctic Circle. | The subarctic climate of Alaska is characterized by long, cold winters and short, mild summers. | Adjective | ||
| snowdrift | A mound or bank of snow driven together by the wind, often forming in a hollow or depression. | The snowdrift was 40 feet tall. | Noun | ||
| pack ice | A mass or area of floating ice in the ocean that is formed from the freezing of seawater. | The ship struggled to navigate through the dense pack ice in the Arctic Ocean. | Noun | ||
| tundra | An ecosystem characterized by low temperatures found in polar regions or at high elevations. | The tundra is a harsh, frozen environment with very few trees. | Noun | ||
| taiga | A biome characterized by cold weather, short growing seasons, and primarily coniferous forests. | The Siberian taiga is known for its vast expanses of coniferous forests and diverse wildlife. | Noun | ||
| aurora borealis | A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in the polar regions. | The aurora borealis is a stunning natural light display that can be seen in the northern hemisphere. | Noun | ||
| iceberg | A large mass of ice that has broken off from a glacier and floats in the ocean. | The ship narrowly avoided hitting an iceberg in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic. | Noun |
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