Climatic Zones Are Often Based on Different Types of Vegetation

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Essay

Climatic zones are often based on different types of vegetation that result from the prevailing climatic conditions. Considering such zones, what are some of the potential problems when using fossil plant assemblages to interpret ancient climates? What are some of the factors geological or otherwise. that would influence your conclusions?

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