- published: 14 Mar 2014
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A semi-arid climate or steppe climate is the climate of a region that receives precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not extremely. A more precise definition is given by the Köppen climate classification that treats steppe climates (BSk and BSh) as intermediates between desert climates (BW) and humid climates in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climates tend to support short or scrubby vegetation, with semi-arid areas usually dominated by either grasses or shrubs.
To determine if a location has a semi-arid climate, the precipitation threshold must first be determined. Finding the precipitation threshold (in millimeters) involves first multiplying the average annual temperature in °C by 20, then adding 280 if 70% or more of the total precipitation is in the high-sun half of the year (April through September in the Northern Hemisphere, or October through March in the Southern), or 140 if 30%–70% of the total precipitation is received during the applicable period, or 0 if less than 30% of the total precipitation is so received. If the area's annual precipitation is less than the threshold but more than half the threshold, it is classified as a BS (steppe climate).
City lights in your eyes ‘til the morning rises
And swallows up your pride
Feel the alive, fell the fire this smoke is infectious
One dance left, pray you don’t get burnt
Sell your lies ‘til the nightmare defines you
And swallows up your life
To ignite to inspire, these foreign objectives
One more chance, pray you don’t get hurt
Oh my God we’re going down
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face
And run away, run away
Open eyes, fall apart when the morning rises
Lighting all your cracks
Take a call, someone old, when you coming home girl
One breath left, pray you make it last
Oh my God we’re going down
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face
And run away, run away
Go tell your lies
(go tell your lies)
I’m looking in your eyes
(in your eyes)
And I can see to my surprise, your light that used to
shine
Fades into City lights
(these city lights)
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face