The Nature Handbook

Chapter 14, Global Patterns

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Photo Information

Fig. 14.1. Green world; nr. Clinton, NY; 23 Aug 2003; EHW

Fig. 14.2. Fire-burned landscape; Yellowstone Nat’l Pk, WY; 16 Aug 2001; EHW

Fig. 14.3. Rain shadow; nr. Bishop, CA; 14 Sep 1980; EHW