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Climate

Of or pertaining to the particular type of environment that exists in an area. It classifies temperature, rainfall, vegetation, as well as the natural geography of an area.

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Climate

warm summer continental climate

Natural environment; Climate

A climate at areas around upper 40-lower 50° latitude found immediately north of areas with hot summer continental climates.

hemiboreal climate

Natural environment; Climate

A climate at areas around upper 40-lower 50° latitude found immediately north of areas with hot summer continental climates.

continental subarctic climate

Natural environment; Climate

Climate found in the upper 50s to lower 60s latitude.

boreal climate

Natural environment; Climate

Climate found in the upper 50s to lower 60s latitude.

polar climate

Natural environment; Climate

A climate with an average temperature below 10°C all months of the year.

tundra climate

Natural environment; Climate

Usually found around the northern edges of the North American and Eurasian landmasses, this climate is characterized by a warmest month average temperature between 0°C to 10°C.

ice cap climate

Natural environment; Climate

Climates in Greenland and Antarctica with below zero average temperatures all months of the year.

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