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what are the characteristics of the climate and seasons in most of russia?
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long cold winters, and short cool summers
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why does serbia recive very little precipitation?
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continentality
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what kind of temperture is typical of the tundra climate?
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below freezing
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why does so little vegitation grow in the tundra?
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short growing seasons, and permafrost
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what temperture and snowfall is typical of the subartic climates?
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120 - 250 days ssnow covers the ground, world coldest
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how long is the tagia forest and what resources does it provide?
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2/5 of serabia, and 1/2 of soft wood timber
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why do most russians live in the country's mid-latitude climates?
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much milder climate
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how did the russian winter of 1941 help defeat the german army?
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ww2 winter killed the troups
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what are the recent challenges to the steepe ecosystem?
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intro of foreighn plants, overgrazing
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