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Climates and Ecosystems Hunter S. and Patrick H.

Introduction Ecosystems Climates can affect Group of plants and animals that depend on each other Can change because of human activities Climates can affect How people live Types of ecosystems Types of animals

Tropical Wet and Dry Climate Wet Summer Dry Winter Savanna Grassland w/ scattered trees that need little water Tropic/Subtropical Forest Hot Temperatures Unique Animals +64⁰F

Humid Subtropical Climate Year Round Precipitation Hot Summer Dry Winter Thick forests of deciduous trees (lose leaves in fall) Many Storms

Mediterranean Climate Hot, dry summer Rainy winter Mediterranean Brush Hold Water from winter for dry summer

Maritime Climate Year-round precipitation Mild winters Cool Summers

Subarctic Climate Little Precipitation Cool Summers Freezing Winters Coniferous Trees Cones carry seeds Needles

Arid Climate Dry Air Desert Desert Brush Plants need Little water

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