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## The Temperate Zone The temperate zone lies between the torrid and frigid zones. ### Climate The temperate zone has a moderate climate as it receives slightly slanting rays of the sun. The North Temperate Zone includes Europe, Northern Asia, and North and Central America. The South Temperate Z...

## The Temperate Zone The temperate zone lies between the torrid and frigid zones. ### Climate The temperate zone has a moderate climate as it receives slightly slanting rays of the sun. The North Temperate Zone includes Europe, Northern Asia, and North and Central America. The South Temperate Zone includes Southern Australasia, southern South America, and Southern Africa. In the two temperate zones, the climate is mild, generally ranging from warm to cool. The four annual seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter, occur in these areas. The summer and winter seasons are very distinct here. The days are longer in summer while nights are longer in winter. ### Temperate Grasslands Temperate grasslands are found in the temperate zone that varies in size from country to country. They are areas of open grassy plains that are sparsely populated with trees. Grasslands go by many names. - The prairies in North America - The steppes in Russia - The pampas in South America - The veld in South Africa - The downs in Australia Temperate grasslands have a temperate climate with cold winters and hot summers. Temperate grasslands receive most of their rainfall in the spring and summer. Their temperatures have a wide range, from 100°F in the summer to as low as - 40°F in the winter.