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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. climate
  4. climatic zones
  5. dry climates
  6. semiarid zones
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. climate
  4. climatic zones
  5. dry climates
  6. semiarid zones

Preferred term

semiarid zones

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Regions characterized by low and erratic rainfall, periods of drought, and where the prevalent vegetation is scattered short grasses, bunchgrasses or shrubs.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • cold semi-arid climate
  • hot semi-arid climate
  • semiarid climate
  • semiarid conditions
  • semi-arid zones
  • steppe climate

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26894

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