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. 2016 Oct 26;11(10):e0164580. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164580

Fig 1. Geographical location of the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, South America and the geo-climatic zones.

Fig 1

By definition, a hot zone has a minimum average temperature of 11.8–18.0°C and a maximum of 30.7–34.0°C. A mild zone has a minimum average temperature of 9.4–11.8°C and a maximum of 27.8–30.7°C. A cold zone has a minimum average temperature of 7.3–9.4°C and a maximum of 25.3–27.8°C. A steep slope zone has a slope above 8%, and a plain relief occurs when the slope is below 8%. A wet zone has < 4 dry months per year, a wet/dry zone has 4–6 dry months, and a dry zone has > 6 dry months [21]. Datum: SIRGAS 2000.