Types of Climates

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A climate characterized by cold temperatures and often found in polar regions.

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Arctic Climate

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A climate found in mountainous regions, where temperature and precipitation can vary with elevation.

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Highland Climate

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A climate with large seasonal temperature differences, found in the interior of continents.

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Humid Continental Climate

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A climate with mild temperatures and high precipitation, influenced by oceanic air masses.

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Marine West Coast Climate

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A climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typically found around the Mediterranean Sea.

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Mediterranean Climate

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A semi-arid climate with light rainfall, often found in regions between deserts and humid areas.

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Steppe Climate

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A climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, often found in regions just outside the tropics.

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Subtropical Climate