climatology
type: Concept
narrower: polar climates

polar climates
type: Concept
definition: Polar climates are the result of low total solar energy receipt but large seasonal variations in solar energy receipt at the Earth's North and South poles. In summer, incoming solar radiation greatly exceeds outgoing terrestrial radiation during the 24-hr. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Climate: Polar]
broader: climatology

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: polar climates