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Climate
The average year after year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds.
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Tropical zone
The area near the equator, between about 23.5 north latitude and 23.5 south latitude.
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Polar zone
The area's near both poles, from about 66.5 to 90 south latitude.
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Temperature zone
The area between the tropical and polar zones, from about 23.5 to 66.5 north and 23.5 to 66.5 south latitudes
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Maritime climate
The climate of some coastal regions, with relatively warm winters and cool summers
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Continental climate
The climate of the centers of continents, with cold winters and warm or hot summers.
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Windward
The side of mountains that faces the oncoming wind.
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Leeward
The downwind side of mts
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Microclimate
The climate characteristics of a small specific area : it may be different from the climate of the surrounding area.
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