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Humid Middle Latitude
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The humid middle latitude climate (C) zone of Chile, South America's
long, narrow country in the southwest, is divided into two biome
classifications as it covers so much distance, resulting in sometimes
vast differences in terrain and bodies of water. All humid middle
latitude regions, also known as temperate regions, are characterized
by dry, hot summers and damp, cold winters. Northern Chile is further
categorized as a Mediterranean climate (Csb) subgroup and is
characterized by extremely dry summers, and summer wildfires are
an annual concern. The southern coast of Chile surrounding the
Andes Mountain base is considered a moist continental climate (Cfb)
subgroup, as it experiences vast seasonal changes between summer
and winter, as well as a virtually nonexistent dry season.
http://www.ehow.com/list_7198339_four-climate-regions-andes_.html
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In the tropical areas, climate and vegetation depend chiefly on elevation. The foothills, up
to about 3,000 feet (900 m) above sea level, are called the tierra caliente (hot land), an
area of tropical rain forests. Above this zone, extending to about 6,500 feet (2,000 m), is
the tierra templada (temperate land), with mixed deciduous trees and grasslands. Still
higher, up to about 10,000 feet (3,000 m), is the tierra fría (cold land), with coniferous
forests, hardy grasses, and shrubs. Still higher, there are Alpine pastures, called páramos,
that extend above the tierra fría to the snow line.
http://geography.howstuffworks.com/south-america/the-andes4.htm
The climate is temperate ranging from 65 to 75 degrees. The
comfortable weather lasts year round. The comfortable climate has
resulted in a higher population in this zone.
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Tierra Templada
3,000 - 6,000 feet above sea level
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temperate climate
rarely frost
"Land of Eternal Spring"
lower elevations have tropical plants
(palms, bamboo, jungle vines)
higher elevation has broad leaf evergreen forests
http://reyesclasswiki.wikispaces.com/CHAPTER+13+Period+4
https://keeganwiki.wikispaces.com/file/view/Ch.+13++Life+in+the+Central+Andes+-+Adapting+to+a+Mountainous+Region.pdf