Figure 3

Map depicting the location and topography of the YRB and its six delineated zones. Zone A encompasses a semi-arid to semi-humid region with plateau climatic characteristics. Zone B represents a transitional zone between plateau and mid-temperate climates. Zone C comprises an arid to semi-arid region with mid-temperature climatic features. Zone D constitutes a semi-arid region with warm temperature climate traits. Zone E encompasses a semi-arid to semi-humid zone with temperate continental climate. Zone F constitutes a humid region with temperate monsoonal climate characteristics. The base map of the Chinese map was sourced from the Standard Map Service System of the Ministry of Natural Resources (http://bzdt.ch.mnr.gov.cn/).