Climate of Ethiopia and the Horn

Temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed and direction, cloudiness, and atmospheric pressure.

<p>The distance of a location from the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The instant of time when the sun strikes the plane of the Earth's equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maximum southward inclination is attained in the Southern Hemisphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The height of a location above sea level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes per unit of altitudinal change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 10°C for every 1000m of change in elevation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The actual, observed change of temperature with altitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Afar Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), pressure cells, and Trade Winds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rain the summer season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Southeasterlies from the Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summer rainfall region, All year-round rainfall region, Autumn and Spring rainfall regions and Winter rainfall region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The northeasterly winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bereha Zone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bereha, Kolla, Woina Dega, Dega and Wurch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rise in average temperature of about 1.3°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The long-term average of weather conditions in an area over decades or more.

The current state of the atmosphere, including temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind.

A low-pressure zone where the northeast trade winds and equatorial westerlies converge, affecting rainfall patterns.

The distance from the equator, affecting temperature and climate of a location.

The height of a location above sea level, influencing temperature and climate conditions.

The rate at which temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, typically 6.5°C per km.

Temperature change in a rising or sinking unsaturated air mass, about 10°C per 1000m.

Temperature change in a rising saturated air mass, approximately 5°C per 1000m.

The actual rate observed for temperature changes with altitude, usually around 6.5°C per km.

The varying amount and timing of rain across regions and seasons in Ethiopia.

The distribution of weather elements like temperature and rainfall over space and time.

Areas defined by the climate, topography, and vegetation that influence agricultural practices.

A significant change in global or regional climate patterns, often linked to human activity.

Factors like volcanic eruptions and Earth orbital changes that influence climate naturally.

Human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions impacting climate.

A prolonged dry period when there is insufficient rainfall compared to the normal conditions.

An overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry, often resulting from excessive rain.

Effects of climate change on biological communities, such as altered species distributions.

Actions to reduce the severity of climate change by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Approaches to adjust to changing climate conditions and minimize harm.

Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

The gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gas emissions.

The average temperature of a location calculated over the course of a year.

Fluctuations in the amount and timing of rainfall from year to year.

Reliable winds that flow in tropical regions, affecting weather patterns including rainfall.

A time of year when day and night are of equal length, marking seasonal changes.

A time of year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky, resulting in longest or shortest days.

Severe weather conditions such as storms, droughts, or heavy rains caused by climate change.

A greenhouse gas that is a significant contributor to global warming, primarily released through burning fossil fuels.

A potent greenhouse gas that is more effective than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere.