Climate Zones and Their Characteristics

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Tropical Climate Characteristics

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High temperatures year-round with significant rainfall.

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Examples of Tropical Climate

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Rainforests in the Amazon and Southeast Asia.

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Subtypes of Tropical Climate

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Tropical rainforest and tropical savanna.

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Dry Climate Characteristics

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Low precipitation, leading to arid or semi-arid conditions.

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Examples of Dry Climate

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Deserts like the Sahara and the Great Basin.

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Subtypes of Dry Climate

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Desert and steppe.

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Temperate Climate Characteristics

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Moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.

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Examples of Temperate Climate

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Eastern United States and much of Europe.

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Subtypes of Temperate Climate

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Humid subtropical, Mediterranean, and oceanic.

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Continental Climate Characteristics

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Large temperature variations between seasons.