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Desert shrub vegetation includes hardy, xerophytic plants that thrive in arid conditions, stabilizing soil and supporting ecosystems with minimal rainfall. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
A climate occupying the western sides of continents in the higher middle latitudes
A time zone is an area that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Time zones tend to follow the boundaries between countries and their subdivisions instead of strictly following longitude because it is convenient for frequent communication areas to keep the same time.