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Climate Zones

Biomes

• high temperatures and constant heavy annual precipitation

• (Rainforests)

• High temps and rain fall

• Distinct wet and dry seasons

• (Savannas)

Tropical Climate ZonesLocation

Humid Continental Climate

• Located in the interior of a continent

• Great extremes in temperatures

• Cold and snowy winters

• Hot and humid summers

Dry Climates

►Receive little or no precipitation

►Temperatures can be hot and/or cold

►Dry climates can be found at any latitude.

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Subarctic Climate• Very cold winters

with decent amount of precipitation

• Short mild summers

• Taiga

Tundra

• Long cold and dry winters, short cool summers

• Permafrost

Ice Cap Climate