Alaska
Definition
Alaska is a U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America, just across the Bering Strait from Asia. It became part of US territory after it was purchased from Russia in 1867.
Analogy
Imagine Alaska as your house's backyard that's covered in snow most parts of year. It might seem distant from where you usually hang out (like other states are to mainland U.S.), but it’s still an integral part of your property (U.S.).
Related terms
Bering Land Bridge: A former ice age link between Siberia and Alaska that was revealed when sea levels dropped during ice ages.
Arctic Circle: The most northerly of the abstract five major circles (or parallels) of latitude as shown on maps of Earth.
Tundra Biome: This is one type climate biome characterized by long, cold winters and short cool summers.
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