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Sigma KEE - DesertClimateZone

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DesertClimateZone
DesertClimateZone is the class of AridClimateZones characterized by sparse, desert vegetation. Koeppen system 'BW'.
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Parents AridClimateZone AridClimateZone is the class of regions in which the climate is characterized by a distinct dry season. Annual rate of moisture evaporation exceeds annual rate of precipitation. This is Class B in the Koeppen climate system.
Children MiddleLatitudeDesertClimateZoneMiddleLatitudeDesertClimateZone is the subclass of DesertClimateZone characterized by a cool dry climate typical of middle latitude deserts. This is subtype 'BWk' in the Keoppen climate system.
 SubtropicalDesertClimateZoneSubtropicalDesertClimateZone is a subclass of DesertClimateZone that is characterized by an average temperature greater than 18 degrees Celsius, as well as very low rainfall. This is Koeppen system 'BWh'.


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