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| − | 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 [[w:Biome|biomes]] are biotic communities in contiguous areas with similar climatic conditions and organism populations.
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| − | The results of [[Science#Science activities|science activities]] often differ when performed in different biomes, and thus provide more opportunities to earn Science Points in [[Career|Career Mode]] to research further along the [[technology tree]]. In [[Sandbox]], even the text descriptions from experiments are unavailable, rendering biomes unimportant. For details and tips on how to get as much Science as possible from exploring biomes (and where to find water in a Mountain biome, for example), see the [[Tutorial:Science|Science Tutorial]].
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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 [[Science#Situations|situation]] "SrfSplashed" for a splashdown versus the usual "SrfLanded" surface landing.
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| − | With versions [[1.2]] and [[1.2.1]] biome maps were slightly overhauled.
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| − | == Kerbol ==
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| − | The star [[Kerbol]] (officially called “The Sun”) has no biomes. Any attempt to land on its surface will result in the [[craft]] overheating, and ultimately exploding.
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| − | === Moho ===
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| − | Moho has 12 [[biome]]s. It is one of three bodies (the other being [[Kerbin]] and [[Ike]]) that have their own North and South Pole biome. It is dottet with Minor Craters and features four distinct Lowland Biomes. The [[Mohole]] also features as a Biome within the North Pole with the Mohole's Rim being a separate Biome.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Moho|list=
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| − | * North Pole
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| − | * Northern Sinkhole Ridge
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| − | * Northern Sinkhole
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Minor Craters
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| − | * Central Lowlands
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| − | * Western Lowlands
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| − | * South Western Lowlands
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| − | * South Eastern Lowlands
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| − | * Canyon
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| − | * South Pole}}
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| − | === Eve ===
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| − | [[Eve]] has 15 Biomes with their own science to be collected. It's main features are a large Explodium Sea with some scattered Islands and Shallow areas as well as a Main Continent and Poles. Within the Continent lie three large bodies of liquid, one being a Crater Lake. There are also areas covered with Impact Ejecta.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Eve|list=
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Foothills
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| − | * Peaks
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| − | * Impact Ejecta
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| − | * Explodium Sea
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| − | * Akatsuki Lake
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| − | * Shallows
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| − | * Crater Lake
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| − | * Western Sea
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| − | * Olympus
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| − | * Craters
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| − | * Eastern Sea}}
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| − | ==== Gilly ====
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| − | With only 3 biomes, the moon of Eve, called [[Gilly]], has the fewest number of biomes.
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| − | {|
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| − | [[File:Gilly Biome Map 1.2.1.png|thumb|left|Gilly biome map as of 1.2.1]]
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | === Kerbin ===
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| − | The planet [[Kerbin]] has 11 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. Along with Moho and Ike it has distinct polar biomes.
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| − | 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, either while jumping, grabbing a ladder on a craft, or sitting on a [[EAS-1 External Command Seat]].
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| − | {|
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| − | [[File:Kerbin biome 1800x900.png|thumb|left|Kerbin biome map as of 1.2]]
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| − | * Ice Caps
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| − | * Northern Ice Shelf
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| − | * Southern Ice Shelf
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| − | * Tundra
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Mountains
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| − | * Grasslands
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| − | * Deserts
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| − | * Badlands
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| − | * Shores
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| − | * Water
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| − | |title='''KSC location biome list'''
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| − | * [[KSC]]
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| − | ** [[Administration Facility|Administration]]
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| − | ** [[Astronaut Complex]]<ref group="Note">In career mode, the Astronaut Complex location biome is available with a first-level building if in contact with the structure, or anywhere on its hex after the first upgrade.</ref>
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| − | ** [[Crawlerway]]
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| − | ** [[Flag Pole]]
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| − | ** [[Launch Pad|LaunchPad]]
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| − | ** [[Mission Control]]
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| − | ** [[Research and Development|R&D]]
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| − | *** R&D Central Building
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| − | *** R&D Corner Lab
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| − | *** R&D Main Building
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| − | *** R&D Observatory
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| − | *** R&D Side Lab
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| − | *** R&D Small Lab
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| − | *** R&D Tanks
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| − | *** R&D Wind Tunnel
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| − | ** [[Runway]]
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| − | ** [[Spaceplane Hangar|SPH]]
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| − | *** SPH Main Building
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| − | *** SPH Round Tank
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| − | *** SPH Tanks
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| − | *** SPH Water Tower
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| − | ** [[Tracking Station]]
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| − | *** Tracking Station Dish East
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| − | *** Tracking Station Dish North
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| − | *** Tracking Station Dish South
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| − | *** Tracking Station Hub
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| − | ** [[Vehicle Assembly Building|VAB]]
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| − | *** VAB Main Building
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| − | *** VAB Pod Memorial
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| − | *** VAB Round Tank
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| − | *** VAB South Complex<ref group="Note">The South Complex location biome is only accessible with a second-level VAB, making the science available there missable content.</ref>
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| − | *** VAB Tanks
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| − | ''Notes: While the per-area biomes are available from the start of a new career game, the per-structure biomes will not be found until each facility is upgraded once or twice. To access each per-structure biome, your craft needs to be touching each new building.''
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| − | <references group="Note" />
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| − | ==== Mun ====
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| − | The biggest moon of Kerbin, called the [[Mun]], has a total of 17 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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| − | {{Biome list|body=Mun|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Polar Lowlands
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| − | * Polar Crater
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Highland Craters
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Midland Craters
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Northern Basin
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| − | * Farside Basin
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| − | * Northwest Crater
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| − | * East Farside Crater
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| − | * Canyons
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| − | * Farside Crater
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| − | * East Crater
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| − | * Twin Craters
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| − | * Southwest Crater}}
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| − | ==== Minmus ====
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| − | 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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| − | {{Biome list|body=Minmus|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Slopes
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| − | * Flats
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| − | * Lesser Flats
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| − | * Great Flats
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| − | * Greater Flats}}
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| − | === Duna ===
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| − | The planet [[Duna]] has 12 Biomes. Within the generic mix of Low-, Mid- and Highlands lie various Basins and Canyons with some scattered craters. The most dominant feature is the Midland Sea, which spans half the Planet. The Poles also include separate Highlands and Craters
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Duna|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Polar Highlands
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| − | * Polar Craters
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Craters
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| − | * Midland Sea
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| − | * Northern Basin
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| − | * Southern Basin
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| − | * Northern Shelf
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| − | * Midland Canyon
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| − | * Eastern Canyon
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| − | * Western Canyon}}
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| − | ==== Ike ====
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| − | The moon of Duna, called [[Ike]], has 8 biomes. It is one of three bodies (the other being Moho and Kerbin) that has their own North and South Pole biome.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Ike|
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| − | * Polar Lowlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Eastern Mountain Ridge
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| − | * Western Mountain Ridge
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| − | * Central Mountain Range
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| − | * South Eastern Mountain Range
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| − | * South Pole}}
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| − | === Dres ===
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| − | The planet [[Dres]] has 8 biomes.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Dres|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Ridges
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| − | * Impact [[w:Ejecta|Ejecta]]
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| − | * Impact Craters
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| − | * Canyons}}
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| − | === Jool ===
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| − | The planet [[Jool]] has no biomes, since it is a gas giant and therefore landing on its surface is not possible.
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| − | ==== Laythe ====
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| − | The first moon of Jool, called [[Laythe]], has 10 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 consists primarily of a huge ocean, called The Sagen Sea, with another ocean called the DeGrasse Sea and some small Peaks, Dunes and Shores biomes. It also has a Poles biome.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Laythe|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Shores
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| − | * Dunes
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| − | * Crescent Bay
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| − | * The Sagen Sea
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| − | * Crater Island
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| − | * Shallows
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| − | * Crater Bay
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| − | * DeGrasse Sea
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| − | * Peaks}}
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| − | ==== Vall ====
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| − | The second moon of Jool, called [[Vall]], has 9 biomes. It has mostly large Lowlands broken up by Midlands and Highlands with some high Mountains in between. There are four distinct Basins and Poles available as well.
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Mountains
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| − | * Northeast Basin
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| − | * Northwest Basin
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| − | * Southern Basin
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| − | * Southern Valleys}}
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| − | ==== Tylo ====
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| − | The third moon of Jool, called [[Tylo]], has 9 biomes. It mostly consists of generic Low-, Mid- and Highlands with some Mara and Minor Craters scattered in between. There are four distinct Craters. Previously three of these Craters were simply named Major Crater, the reason for this oddity not being known.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Tylo|
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Mara
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| − | * Minor Craters
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| − | * Gagarin Crater
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| − | * Grissom Crater
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| − | * Galileio Crater
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| − | * Tycho Crater}}
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| − | The fourth moon of Jool, called [[Bop]], has 5 biomes.
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| − | * Slopes
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| − | The fifth moon of Jool, called [[Pol]], has 4 biomes.
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| − | * Poles
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| − | === Eeloo ===
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| − | The planet [[Eeloo]] has a total of 11 biomes.
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| − | {{Biome list|body=Eeloo|
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| − | * Poles
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| − | * Northern Glaciers
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| − | * Midlands
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| − | * Lowlands
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| − | * Ice Canyons
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| − | * Highlands
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| − | * Craters
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| − | * Fragipan
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| − | * Babbage Patch
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| − | * Southern Glaciers
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| − | * Mu Glacier}}
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| − | == References ==
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| − | * [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]
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| − | == See Also ==
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| − | * [[Tutorial:Science|A discussion & tutorial of how and where to get Science in biomes]]
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| − | [[Category:Locations]]
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| − | [[Category:Career-specific features]]
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| − | [[Category:Biome| ]]
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| − | [[Category:Science]]
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