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Equatorial
Climate conditions: Consistent temperatures year-round, heavy rainfall. Typical Crops: Tropical fruits, spices, palm oil.
Highland
Climate conditions: Cooler temperatures due to altitude, variable rainfall. Typical Crops: Tea, coffee, quinoa.
Prairies
Climate conditions: Hot summers, cold winters, moderate to low rainfall. Typical Crops: Maize, soybeans, sunflower.
Taiga
Climate conditions: Long, very cold winters, short summers. Typical Crops: Limited cultivation, forestry is predominant.
Temperate Continental
Climate conditions: Cold winters, warm summers, moderate rainfall. Typical Crops: Wheat, barley, potatoes, tomatoes.
Mediterranean
Climate conditions: Mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers. Typical Crops: Grapes, olives, citrus fruits.
Tropical Rainforest
Climate conditions: Hot, high humidity, heavy rainfall year-round. Typical Crops: Bananas, coffee, cocoa, rubber.
Arid and Semi-Arid
Climate conditions: Low rainfall, extreme temperatures. Typical Crops: Millet, sorghum, dates.
Tundra
Climate conditions: Very cold, dry, short growing season. Typical Crops: Limited agriculture, some cold-tolerant grasses and shrubs.
Steppe
Climate conditions: Semi-arid, hot summers, cold winters. Typical Crops: Wheat, sunflower, barley.
Desert
Climate conditions: Extremely dry, sparse rainfall, high temperature variance. Typical Crops: Cacti, date palms, aloes.
Temperate Oceanic
Climate conditions: Mild temperatures, ample rainfall, cloudy. Typical Crops: Dairy, beef, root crops.
Tropical Savannah
Climate conditions: Wet and dry seasons, warm all year. Typical Crops: Millet, peanuts, cassava.
Subtropical
Climate conditions: Hot and humid summers, mild winters. Typical Crops: Rice, sugarcane, cotton.
Monsoon
Climate conditions: Seasonal heavy rains, high temperatures. Typical Crops: Rice, tea, jute.
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