Terrestrial biomes
Each of the world's major biomes is distinguished by characteristic temperatures and amounts of precipitation. Polar ice and mountains are also shown. Tropical wet forests are depicted in green and are usually found at equatorial regions. Savannas are depicted in light pink and are usually located in Africa, South America, and Northern Australia.
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