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Question
Differentiate between:
Climates of polar region and tropical rain forest
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Polar | Tropical rain forest | |
| (a) | Polar regions are very cold regions. | Tropical rain forests have hot and wet climates. |
| (b) | In winters temperature can drop to as low as −37°C. | In winters temperature is generally higher than 15°C. |
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