Humid Micro-thermal Zone

bioclimatic region, United States

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physiography of United States

  • A map of the states, boundaries, and capital cities of the United States, along with the bodies of water and other counties surrounding the U.S.
    In United States: The Humid East

    Farther south lies the Humid Microthermal Zone of milder winters and longer summers. Large broadleaf trees begin to predominate over the evergreens, producing a mixed forest of greater floristic variety and economic value that is famous for its brilliant autumn colors. As the forest grows richer in species, sterile…

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