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=== Kerbol ===
 
=== Kerbol ===
 
The star [[Kerbol]] has no biomes.
 
The star [[Kerbol]] has no biomes.
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<span id="Moho biome list"></span>
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[[File:Moho Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Moho biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
=== Moho ===
 
=== Moho ===
 
The planet [[Moho]] has 12 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Ike) that have their own North and South Pole biome. On the North Pole there is a big sinkhole called the Northern Sinkhole.
 
The planet [[Moho]] has 12 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Ike) that have their own North and South Pole biome. On the North Pole there is a big sinkhole called the Northern Sinkhole.
  
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==== Moho biome list ====
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'''Moho biome list''' <!-- if you think it is too solid, just change "hlist" the div class to "vlist" !!! -->
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[[File:Moho Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Moho biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* North Pole
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<li>North Pole</li>
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* Northern Sinkhole Ridge
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<li>Northern Sinkhole Ridge</li>
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* Northern Sinkhole
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<li>Northern Sinkhole</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Minor Craters
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<li>Minor Craters</li>
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* Central Lowlands
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<li>Central Lowlands</li>
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* Western Lowlands
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<li>Western Lowlands</li>
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* South Western Lowlands
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<li>South Western Lowlands</li>
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* South Eastern Lowlands
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<li>South Eastern Lowlands</li>
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* Canyon
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<li>Canyon</li>
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* South Pole
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<li>South Pole</li>
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</ul></div>
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<span id="Eve biome list"></span>
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[[File:Eve Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Eve biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
=== Eve ===
 
=== Eve ===
 
The planet [[Eve]] has 7 biomes. It has several Explodium Seas, among which lie large continents.
 
The planet [[Eve]] has 7 biomes. It has several Explodium Seas, among which lie large continents.
  
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==== Eve biome list ====
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'''Eve biome list'''
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[[File:Eve Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Eve biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Explodium Sea
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<li>Explodium Sea</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Peaks
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<li>Peaks</li>
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* Impact Ejecta
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<li>Impact Ejecta</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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=== Gilly ===
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<span id="Gilly biome list"></span>
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[[File:Gilly Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Gilly biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Gilly ====
 
With only 3 biomes, the moon of Eve, called [[Gilly]], has the fewest number of biomes.
 
With only 3 biomes, the moon of Eve, called [[Gilly]], has the fewest number of biomes.
  
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==== Gilly biome list ====
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'''Gilly biome list'''
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[[File:Gilly Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Gilly biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="vlist"><ul>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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</ul></div>
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Kerbin biome list"></span>
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=== Kerbin ===
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{| style="float: right;"
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| [[File:KerbinBiomeMap.png|thumb|Kerbin biome map]]
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| [[File:Kerbin Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Kerbin biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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|}
  
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=== Kerbin ===
 
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[[File:KerbinBiomeMap.png|thumb|Kerbin biome map]]
 
 
The planet [[Kerbin]] has 9 biomes, plus a large number of surface-only “location biomes” comprising [[Kerbal Space Center]]. Roughly 60% Kerbin's surface is Water biome. Grasslands and Highlands biomes cover most of the land area.
 
The planet [[Kerbin]] has 9 biomes, plus a large number of surface-only “location biomes” comprising [[Kerbal Space Center]]. Roughly 60% Kerbin's surface is Water biome. Grasslands and Highlands biomes cover most of the land area.
  
 
Kerbin is the only celestial body with location biomes: the grounds of [[KSC]] and the many structures it is composed of. Each count as a biome only with experiments performed on the surface. KSC is within a Shores biome, so experiments while flying at any altitude over the KSC count as Shores. However, it is possible to get an "EVA Report while flying over" the area. The exact trigger is unknown but may relate to split-second timing while jumping on a parked vessel.
 
Kerbin is the only celestial body with location biomes: the grounds of [[KSC]] and the many structures it is composed of. Each count as a biome only with experiments performed on the surface. KSC is within a Shores biome, so experiments while flying at any altitude over the KSC count as Shores. However, it is possible to get an "EVA Report while flying over" the area. The exact trigger is unknown but may relate to split-second timing while jumping on a parked vessel.
  
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==== Kerbin biome list ====
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'''Kerbin biome list'''
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[[File:Kerbin Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Kerbin biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Ice Caps
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<li>Ice Caps</li>
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* Tundra
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<li>Tundra</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Mountains
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<li>Mountains</li>
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* Grasslands
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<li>Grasslands</li>
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* Deserts
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<li>Deserts</li>
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* Badlands
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<li>Badlands</li>
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* Shores
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<li>Shores</li>
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* Water
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<li>Water</li>
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</ul></div>
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==== KSC location biome list ====
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* [[KSC]]
 
* [[KSC]]
 
** [[Administration Facility|Administration]]
 
** [[Administration Facility|Administration]]
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*** VAB Round Tank
 
*** VAB Round Tank
 
*** VAB Tanks
 
*** VAB Tanks
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=== Mun ===
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<span id="Mun biome list"></span>
 
[[File:MunBiomeMap.png|thumb|Mun biome map]]
 
[[File:MunBiomeMap.png|thumb|Mun biome map]]
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[[File:Mun Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Mun biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Mun ====
 
The biggest moon of Kerbin, called the [[Mun]], has a total of 15 biomes, 7 of which are uniquely named major craters. The [[Mun]] has the largest amount of biomes in the [[Kerbol]] System. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.
 
The biggest moon of Kerbin, called the [[Mun]], has a total of 15 biomes, 7 of which are uniquely named major craters. The [[Mun]] has the largest amount of biomes in the [[Kerbol]] System. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.
  
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==== Mun biome list ====
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'''Mun biome list'''
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[[File:Mun Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Mun biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Polar Lowlands
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<li>Polar Lowlands</li>
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* Polar Crater
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<li>Polar Crater</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Highland Craters
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<li>Highland Craters</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Midland Craters
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<li>Midland Craters</li>
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* Northern Basin
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<li>Northern Basin</li>
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* Northwest Crater
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<li>Northwest Crater</li>
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* East Farside Crater
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<li>East Farside Crater</li>
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* Canyons
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<li>Canyons</li>
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* Farside Crater
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<li>Farside Crater</li>
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* East Crater
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<li>East Crater</li>
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* Twin Craters
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<li>Twin Craters</li>
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* Southwest Crater
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<li>Southwest Crater</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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=== Minmus ===
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Minmus biome list"></span>
 
[[File:Minmusbiome.png|thumb|Minmus biome map]]
 
[[File:Minmusbiome.png|thumb|Minmus biome map]]
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[[File:Minmus Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Minmus biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Minmus ====
 
The moon of Kerbin, called [[Minmus]], has a total of 9 biomes. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats, which in-game text describe as “lake beds”. They are almost perfectly flat and may represent [[w:Salt_pan_(geology)|salt flats]]. Roughly two-thirds of the surface area is irregular terrain transitioning between Highlands, Midlands, and Lowlands with Slopes in-between.
 
The moon of Kerbin, called [[Minmus]], has a total of 9 biomes. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats, which in-game text describe as “lake beds”. They are almost perfectly flat and may represent [[w:Salt_pan_(geology)|salt flats]]. Roughly two-thirds of the surface area is irregular terrain transitioning between Highlands, Midlands, and Lowlands with Slopes in-between.
  
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==== Minmus biome list ====
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'''Minmus biome list'''
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[[File:Minmus Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Minmus biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Slopes
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<li>Slopes</li>
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* Flats
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<li>Flats</li>
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* Lesser Flats
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<li>Lesser Flats</li>
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* Great Flats
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<li>Great Flats</li>
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* Greater Flats
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<li>Greater Flats</li>
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</ul></div>
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Duna biome list"></span>
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[[File:Duna Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Duna biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
=== Duna ===
 
=== Duna ===
 
The planet [[Duna]] has 5 biomes.
 
The planet [[Duna]] has 5 biomes.
  
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==== Duna biome list ====
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'''Duna biome list'''
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[[File:Duna Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Duna biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Craters
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<li>Craters</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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=== Ike ===
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Ike biome list"></span>
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[[File:Ike Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Ike biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Ike ====
 
The moon of Duna, called [[Ike]], has 8 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Moho) that has their own North and South Pole biome.
 
The moon of Duna, called [[Ike]], has 8 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Moho) that has their own North and South Pole biome.
  
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==== Ike biome list ====
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'''Ike biome list'''
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[[File:Ike Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Ike biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Polar Lowlands
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<li>Polar Lowlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Eastern Mountain Ridge
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<li>Eastern Mountain Ridge</li>
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* Western Mountain Ridge
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<li>Western Mountain Ridge</li>
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* Central Mountain Range
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<li>Central Mountain Range</li>
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* South Eastern Mountain Range
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<li>South Eastern Mountain Range</li>
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* South Pole
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<li>South Pole</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Dres biome list"></span>
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[[File:Dres Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Dres biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
=== Dres ===
 
=== Dres ===
 
The planet [[Dres]] has 8 biomes.
 
The planet [[Dres]] has 8 biomes.
  
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==== Dres biome list ====
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'''Dres biome list'''
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[[File:Dres Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Dres biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Ridges
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<li>Ridges</li>
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* Impact Ejecta
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<li>Impact Ejecta</li>
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* Impact Craters
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<li>Impact Craters</li>
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* Canyons
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<li>Canyons</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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{{clear|right}}
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=== Jool ===
 
=== Jool ===
 
The planet [[Jool]] has no biomes.
 
The planet [[Jool]] has no biomes.
  
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=== Laythe ===
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Laythe biome list"></span>
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[[File:Laythe Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Laythe biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Laythe ====
 
The first moon of Jool, called [[Laythe]], has 5 biomes. Laythe exists of a huge ocean, called The Sagen Sea, with some small Dunes and Shores biomes. It also has bay, called the Cresent Bay and a Poles biome.
 
The first moon of Jool, called [[Laythe]], has 5 biomes. Laythe exists of a huge ocean, called The Sagen Sea, with some small Dunes and Shores biomes. It also has bay, called the Cresent Bay and a Poles biome.
  
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==== Laythe biome list ====
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'''Laythe biome list'''
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[[File:Laythe Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Laythe biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Shores
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<li>Shores</li>
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* Dunes
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<li>Dunes</li>
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* Cresent Bay
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<li>Cresent Bay</li>
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* The Sagen Sea
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<li>The Sagen Sea</li>
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=== Vall ===
 
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The second moon of Jool, called [[Vall]], has 4 biomes.
 
  
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==== Vall biome list ====
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Vall biome list"></span>
 
[[File:Vall Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Vall biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
[[File:Vall Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Vall biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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* Poles
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==== Vall ====
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* Highlands
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The second moon of Jool, called [[Vall]], has 4 biomes.
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* Midlands
 
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* Lowlands
 
  
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=== Tylo ===
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'''Vall biome list'''
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The third moon of Jool, called [[Tylo]], has 8 biomes. Three biomes have the exact same name but are seen separately in KSP. It is unknown, if this is a bug or was simply overlooked by Squad.
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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<li>Poles</li>
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<li>Highlands</li>
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<li>Midlands</li>
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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==== Tylo biome list ====
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Tylo biome list"></span>
 
[[File:Tylo Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Tylo biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
[[File:Tylo Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Tylo biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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* Highlands
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==== Tylo ====
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* Midlands
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The third moon of Jool, called [[Tylo]], has 8 biomes. Three biomes have the exact same name but are seen separately in KSP. It is unknown, if this is a bug or was simply overlooked by Squad.
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* Lowlands
 
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* Mara
 
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* Minor Craters
 
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* Major Crater
 
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* Major Crater
 
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* Major Crater
 
  
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=== Bop ===
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'''Tylo biome list'''
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The fourth moon of Jool, called [[Bop]], has 5 biomes.
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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<li>Highlands</li>
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<li>Midlands</li>
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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<li>Mara</li>
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<li>Minor Craters</li>
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<li>Major Crater</li>
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<li>Major Crater</li>
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<li>Major Crater</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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==== Bop biome list ====
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Bop biome list"></span>
 
[[File:Bop Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Bop biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
[[File:Bop Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Bop biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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* Poles
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==== Bop ====
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* Slopes
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The fourth moon of Jool, called [[Bop]], has 5 biomes.
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* Peaks
 
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* Valley
 
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* Ridges
 
  
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=== Pol ===
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'''Bop biome list'''
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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<li>Poles</li>
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<li>Slopes</li>
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<li>Peaks</li>
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<li>Mara</li>
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<li>Valley</li>
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<li>Ridges</li>
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</ul></div>
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Pol biome list"></span>
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[[File:Pol Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Pol biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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==== Pol ====
 
The fifth moon of Jool, called [[Pol]], has 4 biomes.
 
The fifth moon of Jool, called [[Pol]], has 4 biomes.
  
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==== Pol biome list ====
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'''Pol biome list'''
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[[File:Pol Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Pol biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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{{clear|right}}
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<span id="Eeloo biome list"></span>
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[[File:Eeloo Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Eeloo biome map as of 0.90.0]]
 
=== Eeloo ===
 
=== Eeloo ===
 
The planet [[Eeloo]] has a total of 7 biomes.  
 
The planet [[Eeloo]] has a total of 7 biomes.  
  
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==== Eeloo biome list ====
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'''Eeloo biome list'''
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[[File:Eeloo Biome Map 0.90.0.png|thumb|Eeloo biome map as of 0.90.0]]
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<div class="hlist"><ul>
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* Poles
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<li>Poles</li>
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* Glaciers
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<li>Glaciers</li>
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* Midlands
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<li>Midlands</li>
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* Lowlands
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<li>Lowlands</li>
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* Ice Canyons
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<li>Ice Canyons</li>
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* Highlands
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<li>Highlands</li>
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* Craters
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<li>Craters</li>
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</ul></div>
  
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{{clear|right}}
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
* [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/53567?p=1605233#post1605233 Answer] in “List of places and biomes in KSP (planetary geology & geography) - UPDATING FOR v0.90” by [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/members/81815 Olympic1]
 
* [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/53567?p=1605233#post1605233 Answer] in “List of places and biomes in KSP (planetary geology & geography) - UPDATING FOR v0.90” by [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/members/81815 Olympic1]

Revision as of 15:21, 2 January 2015

In Kerbal Space Program a biome is a geographic area on the surface of a celestial body typically corresponding with types of geology like mountains or craters. This is in contrast to the real meaning of the term in which biomes are biotic communities in contiguous areas with similar climatic conditions and organism populations.

The results of science activities often differ when performed in different biomes, and thus provide more opportunities to earn Science Points in Career Mode to research further along the technology tree. In Sandbox, even the text descriptions from experiments are unavailable, rendering biomes unimportant.

Areas belonging to a biome may be geographically separate, but they're not considered different areas. For example, after performing an EVA Report at Kerbin's north polar IceCap biome, performing one from the southern IceCap gives the same results (and Science Points) as if it had been performed a second time in the northern IceCap.

With version 0.90 biomes were added to all celestial bodies which have a solid surface, which excepts Jool and the Sun. Before that only the Kerbin system - Kerbin, Mun and Minmus - had biomes. Jool's moon Laythe and the planet Eve have bodies of water and science activities performed in them stated as being from "Laythe's oceans" and "Eve's oceans". However, this was just the effect of the situation "SrfSplashed" for a splashdown versus the usual "SrfLanded" surface landing.

Kerbol

The star Kerbol has no biomes.

Moho biome map as of 0.90.0

Moho

The planet Moho has 12 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Ike) that have their own North and South Pole biome. On the North Pole there is a big sinkhole called the Northern Sinkhole.

Moho biome list

  • North Pole
  • Northern Sinkhole Ridge
  • Northern Sinkhole
  • Highlands
  • Midlands
  • Minor Craters
  • Central Lowlands
  • Western Lowlands
  • South Western Lowlands
  • South Eastern Lowlands
  • Canyon
  • South Pole

Eve biome map as of 0.90.0

Eve

The planet Eve has 7 biomes. It has several Explodium Seas, among which lie large continents.

Eve biome list

  • Poles
  • Explodium Sea
  • Lowlands
  • Midlands
  • Highlands
  • Peaks
  • Impact Ejecta

Gilly biome map as of 0.90.0

Gilly

With only 3 biomes, the moon of Eve, called Gilly, has the fewest number of biomes.

Gilly biome list

  • Lowlands
  • Midlands
  • Highlands

Kerbin

Kerbin biome map
Kerbin biome map as of 0.90.0

The planet Kerbin has 9 biomes, plus a large number of surface-only “location biomes” comprising Kerbal Space Center. Roughly 60% Kerbin's surface is Water biome. Grasslands and Highlands biomes cover most of the land area.

Kerbin is the only celestial body with location biomes: the grounds of KSC and the many structures it is composed of. Each count as a biome only with experiments performed on the surface. KSC is within a Shores biome, so experiments while flying at any altitude over the KSC count as Shores. However, it is possible to get an "EVA Report while flying over" the area. The exact trigger is unknown but may relate to split-second timing while jumping on a parked vessel.

Kerbin biome list

  • Ice Caps
  • Tundra
  • Highlands
  • Mountains
  • Grasslands
  • Deserts
  • Badlands
  • Shores
  • Water


KSC location biome list

Mun biome map
Mun biome map as of 0.90.0

Mun

The biggest moon of Kerbin, called the Mun, has a total of 15 biomes, 7 of which are uniquely named major craters. The Mun has the largest amount of biomes in the Kerbol System. Most of the surface area belongs to the Midlands biome followed by the Highlands. Canyon biomes extend off a few major craters.

Mun biome list

  • Poles
  • Polar Lowlands
  • Polar Crater
  • Highlands
  • Highland Craters
  • Midlands
  • Midland Craters
  • Northern Basin
  • Northwest Crater
  • East Farside Crater
  • Canyons
  • Farside Crater
  • East Crater
  • Twin Craters
  • Southwest Crater

Minmus biome map
Minmus biome map as of 0.90.0

Minmus

The moon of Kerbin, called Minmus, has a total of 9 biomes. The most distinctive quality of Minmus's biomes is the variety of Flats, which in-game text describe as “lake beds”. They are almost perfectly flat and may represent salt flats. Roughly two-thirds of the surface area is irregular terrain transitioning between Highlands, Midlands, and Lowlands with Slopes in-between.

Minmus biome list

  • Poles
  • Lowlands
  • Midlands
  • Highlands
  • Slopes
  • Flats
  • Lesser Flats
  • Great Flats
  • Greater Flats

Duna biome map as of 0.90.0

Duna

The planet Duna has 5 biomes.

Duna biome list

  • Poles
  • Highlands
  • Midlands
  • Lowlands
  • Craters

Ike biome map as of 0.90.0

Ike

The moon of Duna, called Ike, has 8 biomes. It is one of two bodies (the other being Moho) that has their own North and South Pole biome.

Ike biome list

  • Polar Lowlands
  • Midlands
  • Lowlands
  • Eastern Mountain Ridge
  • Western Mountain Ridge
  • Central Mountain Range
  • South Eastern Mountain Range
  • South Pole

Dres biome map as of 0.90.0

Dres

The planet Dres has 8 biomes.

Dres biome list

  • Poles
  • Highlands
  • Midlands
  • Lowlands
  • Ridges
  • Impact Ejecta
  • Impact Craters
  • Canyons

Jool

The planet Jool has no biomes.

Laythe biome map as of 0.90.0

Laythe

The first moon of Jool, called Laythe, has 5 biomes. Laythe exists of a huge ocean, called The Sagen Sea, with some small Dunes and Shores biomes. It also has bay, called the Cresent Bay and a Poles biome.

Laythe biome list

  • Poles
  • Shores
  • Dunes
  • Cresent Bay
  • The Sagen Sea

    • Vall biome map as of 0.90.0

    Vall

    The second moon of Jool, called Vall, has 4 biomes.

    Vall biome list

    • Poles
    • Highlands
    • Midlands
    • Lowlands

    Tylo biome map as of 0.90.0

    Tylo

    The third moon of Jool, called Tylo, has 8 biomes. Three biomes have the exact same name but are seen separately in KSP. It is unknown, if this is a bug or was simply overlooked by Squad.

    Tylo biome list

    • Highlands
    • Midlands
    • Lowlands
    • Mara
    • Minor Craters
    • Major Crater
    • Major Crater
    • Major Crater

    Bop biome map as of 0.90.0

    Bop

    The fourth moon of Jool, called Bop, has 5 biomes.

    Bop biome list

    • Poles
    • Slopes
    • Peaks
    • Mara
    • Valley
    • Ridges

    Pol biome map as of 0.90.0

    Pol

    The fifth moon of Jool, called Pol, has 4 biomes.

    Pol biome list

    • Poles
    • Lowlands
    • Midlands
    • Highlands

    Eeloo biome map as of 0.90.0

    Eeloo

    The planet Eeloo has a total of 7 biomes.

    Eeloo biome list

    • Poles
    • Glaciers
    • Midlands
    • Lowlands
    • Ice Canyons
    • Highlands
    • Craters

    References

    • Answer in “List of places and biomes in KSP (planetary geology & geography) - UPDATING FOR v0.90” by Olympic1
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