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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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Tropical climate
Natural environment; Climate
Climates with high temperatures all months of the year and an average temperature of 18°C.
Megathermal climate
Natural environment; Climate
Climates with high temperatures all months of the year and an average temperature of 18°C.
Tropical rainforest climate
Natural environment; Climate
Areas with an average monthly precipitation of 60mm qualify as having a tropical rainforest climate. These are usually within 5-10° latitude of the equator.
Aridity index
Natural environment; Climate
A measure of the dryness of the climate at a particular location.
Mesothermal climate
Natural environment; Climate
Areas with coldest month average temperatures between -3°C and 18°C, and warmest month temperatures above 10°C qualify as having a temperate climate.
Temperate climate
Natural environment; Climate
Areas with coldest month average temperatures between -3°C and 18°C, and warmest month temperatures above 10°C qualify as having a temperate climate.
Mediterranean climate
Natural environment; Climate
These areas have hot, dry summers and unpredictable, rainy winters.
