Polar

"Polar" typically refers to regions around the Earth's poles, known as the Arctic (North Pole) and Antarctic (South Pole). These areas are characterized by extreme cold, ice, and unique ecosystems. The term can also apply to phenomena like polar bears, which inhabit Arctic regions, and polar climates, which are defined by long, harsh winters and brief, cool summers. Beyond geography, "polar" can describe forces or effects in science, such as the attraction between opposite charges or the orientation of molecules in chemistry. Overall, it signifies anything related to or influenced by these cold, distant regions.