Abstract
Climate is the composite, long-term, or generally prevailing weather of a region. As a source of energy and water, it acts as the primary control for ecosystem distribution (Figure 4.1).
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Bailey, R.G. (1996). Role of Climate in Ecosystem Differentiation. In: Ecosystem Geography. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2358-0_4
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