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Different Types of Climate Zones
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Tropical Savanna
Characterized by a distinct wet and dry season with occasional wildfires.
Desert
Extremely dry conditions with very low precipitation and wide daily temperature ranges.
Mediterranean
Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with vegetation adapted to drought conditions.
Marine West Coast
Mild temperatures with high levels of precipitation, often cloudy and overcast.
Tropical Rainforest
Consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year.
Continental
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, precipitation varies
Highland
Temperature and precipitation vary with altitude and topography, typically cooler and wetter than surrounding areas.
Tundra
Very cold temperatures with short summers and long winters, limited vegetation growth.
Subarctic
Very cold, with long winters and short, cool summers, low precipitation mostly in summer.
Humid Subtropical
Hot, humid summers and mild winters with adequate precipitation year-round.
Polar Ice Cap
Extremely cold year-round with ice and snow cover, very little precipitation.
Taiga or Boreal Forest
Long, very cold winters and short, mild summers with moderate precipitation mainly in summer.
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