Ch 3 section 3 -climate zones table
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This document lists 13 climate zones and provides brief descriptions of temperature and precipitation for each zone. It also notes that humid subtropical and humid continental zones have climates that vary based on location. The highlands zone can be found anywhere with high elevations.
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