In climatology, the term microthermal's used to denote the continental climates of Eurasia and North America. The word microthermal's derived from two Greek words meaning "having little heat." This's misleading, however, since the term's intended to describe only the temperature conditions that prevail during the winter months, rather than those of the entire year. The characteristic feature of the microthermal climate's cold winters — specifically, winters that're cold enough to ensure th… (More on Microthermal)