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Climate Zones for Cultivation
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Highland
Variable conditions due to elevation change; crops like potatoes, maize, and quinoa are grown at various altitudes.
Tropical Wet and Dry
Alternating wet and dry seasons, with a savannah climate; typical crops include sorghum, millet, and maize.
Mediterranean
Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers; typical crops include olives, grapes, and citrus fruits.
Tundra
Cold, dry, with little precipitation; traditional crops are limited, mainly reindeer herding and some hardy tubers.
Humid Continental
Four distinct seasons; suitable for crops like corn, soybeans, and apples.
Humid Subtropical
Hot, humid summers and mild winters; crops include rice, tea, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Marine West Coast
Moderate temperatures with high precipitation; common crops are root vegetables, apples, and hops.
Tropical Wet
Hot and humid all year, heavy rainfall; typical crops include bananas, sugar cane, and rice.
Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Dry but receives more rain than deserts; suitable for drought-resistant crops like wheat, barley, and legumes.
Subarctic
Very cold most of the year with short, cool summers; typical crops include root vegetables and hardy grains like rye.
Arid (Desert)
Very dry with extreme temperature variations; typical crops include dates, cactus, and millet (with irrigation).
Polar Ice Cap
Extremely cold with ice and snow year-round; not suitable for traditional agriculture.
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