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continental climate a climate characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent continental climate [¦känt·ən¦ent·əl ′klī·mət] (climatology) Climate characteristic of the interior of a landmass of continental size, marked by large annual, daily, and day-to-day temperature ranges, low relative humidity, and a moderate or small irregular rainfall; annual extremes of temperature occur soon after the solstices. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Active foci of canine leishmaniasis were identified, which suggests that the disease is now also endemic in continental climate areas. Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Staments Growing Shitake Mushrooms in a Continental Climate by M. In the middle of the dramatic scenery of the Southern Alps, it has a continental climate, with hot dry summers and crisp winters, schist based soil and a strong tradition of viticulture, which has now partly taken over from sheep farming. |
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