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continental climate |
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continental climate n (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a climate characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Reviewing the Russian research in the journal Bioscience, Dr Shiel highlighted the finding that 'even localised clearing might ultimately switch entire continental climates from wet to arid, with rainfall declining by 95 per cent'. The site is located at the transition between oceanic and continental climates, where the average air temperature in January is -1 degree Celsius. |
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