Definitions
- Describing regions that are located near the poles but not within the polar circles. - Referring to climates that are colder than temperate but not as extreme as polar climates. - Talking about areas that experience long, dark winters and short, cool summers.
- Describing regions that are located immediately south of the Arctic Circle. - Referring to climates that are characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. - Talking about areas that experience permafrost and have limited vegetation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe regions that are located in the northern hemisphere.
- 2Both words refer to climates that are colder than temperate but not as extreme as polar climates.
- 3Both words are used to describe areas that experience long, dark winters and short, cool summers.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Subpolar refers to regions near the poles but not within the polar circles, while subarctic refers to regions immediately south of the Arctic Circle.
- 2Vegetation: Subpolar regions tend to have more vegetation than subarctic regions due to milder temperatures.
- 3Permafrost: Subarctic regions are characterized by permafrost, while subpolar regions may or may not have permafrost depending on their location.
- 4Wildlife: Subarctic regions are home to a variety of wildlife adapted to cold climates, while subpolar regions may have less diverse wildlife due to milder temperatures.
- 5Precipitation: Subpolar regions tend to be wetter than subarctic regions due to milder temperatures and proximity to oceans.
Remember this!
Subpolar and subarctic are both words used to describe regions and climates in the northern hemisphere that are colder than temperate but not as extreme as polar climates. However, subpolar refers to regions near the poles but not within the polar circles, while subarctic refers to regions immediately south of the Arctic Circle. Additionally, subpolar regions tend to have more vegetation and be wetter than subarctic regions, while subarctic regions are characterized by permafrost and diverse wildlife.
