Africa's Climate Zones

<p>Highveld (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proximity to polar regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equatorial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Savanna</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>very hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equatorial = High annual rainfall with convectional storms Desert = Little to no rainfall and very high temperatures Highveld = Smallest climatic zone with summer rainfall Semi-arid = Cold and dry winters with hot summers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Position over the equator, land and sea proximity, topography, and ocean currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highveld</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sees high temperatures with convectional rainfall. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summer primarily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Very high temperatures and significantly low humidity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It experiences summer rainfall and dry sunny winters. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winters are cold and dry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mozambique Current (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the high-altitude areas of South Africa. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Savanna (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convectional rainfall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warm, dry summers with cool, wet winters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

High temperatures and frequent thunderstorms, caused by convectional rainfall.

Warm temperatures with a long dry season (up to 8 months).

Very hot, with almost no rain.

Climate found in high-altitude areas of South Africa.

Proximity to polar regions

Africa has 7 distinct climate regions influenced by factors like its location near the equator, proximity to water, terrain, and ocean currents.

Found within Africa's tropical zone due to its position near the equator, tropical climates generally experience warm temperatures and significant rainfall. They also hold a large proportion of the continent's landmass.

Tropical Africa has 2 subtypes: Equatorial, characterized by year-round high temperatures and high rainfall, and Savanna, marked by a distinct wet season and a dry season.

Rainfall that occurs when warm, moist air rises, cools, and condenses, forming clouds and causing precipitation. This is the primary source of rainfall in Equatorial Africa.

A warm ocean current flowing along the east coast of Africa, influencing the savanna climate by bringing warmer temperatures and increasing rainfall year-round.

About 70% of Africa lies between the tropics, meaning it receives high solar energy throughout the year, leading to warm temperatures.

Africa's climate is divided into: Tropical, Semi-desert & dryland, and Humid mid-latitude.

Found near the equator, it experiences consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall due to convectional rainfall, often in the form of thunderstorms.

Savanna is a transition zone, experiencing warm temperatures year-round, but with distinct wet and dry seasons. It is influenced by the warm Mozambique current.

Found in South Africa's high-altitude plateau, the highveld has a dry, sunny winter and experiences summer rainfall.

Found between 6°—7° north and south of the equator.

Experiences high annual rainfall caused by convectional rainfall and frequent thunderstorms, often due to intense heat during the day.

Transition zone between equatorial and desert climates.

Experiences hot summers with rainfall and cooler, dry winters.

Very high temperatures year-round with little to no rainfall and low humidity.

Located in the high-altitude plateau of South Africa.

A warm ocean current impacting the savanna climate, bringing warmer temperatures and increasing rainfall year-round.