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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

Tundra climate

Natural environment; Climate

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

Tropical monsoon climate

Natural environment; Climate

Southern Asian and West African climate with monsoon winds and inconstant precipitation.

Tropical savanna climate

Natural environment; Climate

Tropical climates with a clear and pronounced dry season.

Köppen climate classification

Natural environment; Climate

The most widely-used climate classification system, classifying climates by native vegetation.

Holdridge life zones

Natural environment; Climate

A system for mapping soil and climax vegetation based on climate factors.

Holdridge life zones

Natural environment; Climate

A system for mapping soil and climax vegetation based on climate factors.

Mist

Natural environment; Climate

Mist is the cloud like aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in atmosphere at or near the surface of earth, reducing visibility.

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