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Mr. Biando's Lab

Mr. Biando's Lab - Temperate and Polar Zones

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The climate zone between the tropics and the polar zone. Temperate Zone
The climate zone located between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees latitudes. Temperate Zone
A climate zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Artic Circle. Temperate Zone
A climate zone located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antartic Circle. Temperate Zone
A biome located between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in which the average tempertures range from 0 degrees to 28 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 76 to 250 cm and soil characteristics that are very fertile and organically rich. Temperate Forest
Type of tree that grows and drops their broad leaves seasonally. Deciduous
A type of tree that keeps their leaves all year round. Evergreens
A type of tree that has needle shaped leaves and seed pods that are cone shaped. Conifers
A biome located between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in which the average tempertures range from - 6 degrees to 26 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 38 to 76 cm and soil characteristics that are very fertile. Temperate Grassland
A biome located between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in which the average tempertures range from 11 degrees to 26 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 48 to 56 cm and soil characteristics that are rocky and nutrient poor. Chaparrals
A biome located between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in which the average tempertures range from 1 degree to 50 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 0 to 25 cm and soil characteristics that are very poor in organic matter. Temperate Desert
The climate zone located between 66.5 degrees and 90 degrees latitude. Polar Zone
A climate zone between the Artic Circle and North Pole. Polar Zone
A climate zone located between the Antartic Circle and South Pole. Polar Zone
A biome located between 65.5 degrees and 90 degrees in which the average tempertures range from -27 degrees to 5 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 0 to 25 cm and soil that is permanently frozen. Tundra
The name given to a permanently frozen layer of soil. Permafrost
A biome located between 66.5 degrees and 90 degrees in which the average tempertures range from -10 degrees to 15 degrees celsius with an yearly precipitation between 40 to 61 cm and soil characteristics that are very acidic. Taiga
The climate of a small area that is influanced by local conditions such as land forms. Microclimate
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