Polar night

Key term for AQA GCSE Geography, used in The Living World.

Definition

A period of 24/7 darkness in winter that severely restricts construction and outdoor activities.

Exam Context

Polar night appears in AQA GCSE Geography revision content for Living with the physical environment, especially The Living World and Cold Environments.

Living with the physical environment The Living World Cold Environments

Found in Revision Notes

Living with the physical environment

Opportunities and Challenges for Development in Cold Environments

The Living World • Cold Environments

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Related Key Terms

Active layer Archipelago Constructive plate margin Fragile environment

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