The word
"temperate" means showing moderation or control, especially in terms of behavior or climate.
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Of the 50 cities selected for the study, 21 were in
temperate climate zones, 14 were in continental climates, and 15 were in dry climates.
The results suggest that dengue is more prevalent in warmer regions, but the humidity conditions and amount of rainfall seem fundamental for increase of the diseases prevalence
in temperate climate regions or drier tropical regions of the country.
7 Causes of Climate
Temperate zone: 23.5 degrees — 66.5 degrees North and South.
A single hectare of forest in Manu can have up to 220 species of trees, while a hectare
of temperate forest in Europe or North America may only have 20 tree species.
On the other hand, the cocoa and peanuts in M&M's are grown in more
temperate regions, where the crops absorb rainwater directly from the ground.
But the countries with
temperate forests do not want their own timber subjected to the agreement's controls.
After several snowy winters up north, Dr. Smyth and her family moved to the
more temperate climate of Charlottesville, Virginia, where she currently pens her pet health content.
Starting at the northwest tip of the United States at Olympic National Park, and remaining within sight of the ocean almost all the way south to the Mexican border, this 1,650 - mile, mostly two - lane route takes in everything from
temperate rainforest to near - desert.
Besides the fact that the annual variation in underground natural gas storage volume is large, and seems correlated
with temperate zone solar input.
Pacific white - sided dolphins, which are easily identifiable because of their creamy white bellies and sides, are found in
temperate waters of the North Pacific.
In addition to having the most
temperate weather in the United States, San Diego is also one of the top regions in the country for biotechnology companies, which creates billions of dollars to the local economy.
A land of surprises and superlative kayaking
from temperate rainforest to subtropical shores.
Tropical fish expanding their ranges into
temperate areas include unicornfish, parrotfish, and rabbitfish.
If you live at
temperate latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, simply look northward and chances are that you'll see the Big Dipper in your nighttime sky.
It is uncertain whether peak summer heat stress on boreal tree species could cause regional transitions to grassland where the continental winter climate remains too cold
for temperate forest species to succeed (Gerber et al., 2004; Lucht et al., 2006).
Gorgeous beaches, majestic sunsets, and the
most temperate climate north of Florida make Hatteras Island an ideal vacation spot.
«The southeast of Australia will experience ocean warming that will allow some fish species to move south
into temperate waters,» he said.
As the Baby Boomer generation ages into retirement, and faces health problems associated with old age, many hope to move to warmer or more
temperate environments to make the last years of their lives more... [Read more...]
Most anthropogenic sources have been located
at temperate northern latitudes, and global atmospheric circulation transfers to Greenland air masses from North America, Europe, and, to a lesser extent, Asia (46).
Wild yam is also a member of the Dioscorea genus, contains about 600 species spread throughout tropical and
warm temperate regions of the world.
The issues on
temperate rice improvement include both biotic and abiotic stresses, yield potential, grain quality and nutrition, and water and nutrient management.
If you have no time to read them all, the one we would most strongly recommend is our recent article about the effects of climate change
on temperate zone biodiversity, where possible advantages and disadvantages of coming from an environment with natural climate variability are discussed, based on «7 testable predictions» in a recent publication in Trends in Ecology & Evolution.
For everyone who has decamped for more
temperate climes, here are a few highlights from the past weekend.
Heating and air - conditioning allow us to enjoy
temperate conditions at all times of the day and year.
KwaZulu Natal has long been a popular tourist destination for a number of reasons, not least of all its stunning beaches and year -
round temperate weather conditions.
It's done so with its leatherwood honey, a distinctive, Tasmania - only food that relies on the island's
cool temperate rainforests as forage for its bees and, in those forests, it relies on only one species.
While this villa does not offer air conditioning, it is situated right next to the Pacific Ocean and enjoys a very
temperate coastal climate, year round.
Queensburgh is located in KwaZulu - Natal, this region is a part of South Africa that
enjoys temperate weather cond...
The results suggest that climate change will convert much of the area currently occupied by
temperate grasslands and deserts to subtropical vegetation with effects on associated wildlife and human populations.
Declines in winter mortality are apparent in many
temperate countries, primarily due to increased adaptation to cold.
Walk the famous Seawall — lined
by temperate rain forest and the shimmering blue waters of Vancouver Harbour — for incredible views of the skyline.
The local climate is typically Mediterranean, with
temperate winters and warm summers.
Dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) This beautifully colored fish can be found in all tropical and warm
temperate seas of the world, including the waters of the Costa Maya and Chichorro.
For echolocating bats living in
temperate ecosystems, prey detection volume might shrink as much as 21 %, the researchers report online today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.
Melting a centimeter of ice is the same amount of energy required to raise a centimeter layer of
temperate ocean water ~ 80C.
TESS is the first of a new generation of exoplanet hunters that will home in on
temperate worlds close to Earth.
A sliding second row - which is controlled with a simple button push instead of an under - seat handle - allows the MDX to be configured to favor either third row or middle seat riders, and a climate control system that can actually track the position of the sun relative to the vehicle via GPS ensures that the SUV remains
temperate even on the hottest of days.
They examined various forest environments, including tropical rainforests,
temperate deciduous forests, evergreen forests and savanna woodlands.
The Australian Agricultural Environments regions where the most businesses used feed additives were Wheatbelt East (1,700 businesses) followed by
Temperate Coast East (1,400 businesses).
I've whimsically had thoughts of moving to a more
temperate place so I could have an avocado and mango tree.
Bring on the short - lived span of pleasantly
temperate days before Texas decides to skyrocket into triple digits...