Ethiopia's Climate and Geographical Features
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What controls the climate of Ethiopia according to the passage?

  • Formation of trade winds in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
  • Circulation of ocean currents in the Indian Ocean
  • Intensity of sunlight and warm water near the equator
  • Seasonal migration of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and complex topography (correct)

    • What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) characterized by?

  • Circulation of cold water from polar regions
  • Zone of calm winds and clear skies
  • Belt of high pressure causing dry weather conditions
  • Region near the equator where trade winds from both hemispheres meet (correct)

    • Which atmospheric parameters are included in the definition of weather according to the text?

  • Density of the ozone layer, air pollution levels, and greenhouse gas concentration
  • Ocean temperature, salinity, and depth profiles
  • Earth's magnetic field, seismic activity, and tectonic plate movement
  • Temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind speed, direction, cloudiness, and precipitation (correct)

    • Which layer of the atmosphere are weather conditions that affect Earth's surface confined to?

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

    What primarily causes most changes in weather according to the passage?

    <p>Large scale horizontal motion of air known as wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What heats the air in the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and raises its humidity?

    <p>Intense sun and warm water near the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical factors contribute to the large temporal and spatial weather variations in Ethiopia?

    <p>Closeness to the equator and Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors that controls the climate of Ethiopia mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Topography of the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Where trade winds from different hemispheres meet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the composition of the instantaneous state of the atmosphere related to weather?

    <p>Temperature, humidity, and wind speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located geographically?

    <p>At the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pressure zone characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

    <p>Low pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the intense sun and warm water near the equator affect air in the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

    <p>Heating it up, raising its humidity and making it buoyant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the atmosphere experiences most weather phenomena according to the text?

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

    What causes most changes in weather according to the passage?

    <p>Large scale horizontal motion of air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethiopia's Climate

    • The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a major factor controlling Ethiopia's climate.
    • Ethiopia's diverse geography results in significant spatial and temporal variations in weather.

    Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

    • The ITCZ is characterized by a low-pressure zone.
    • The ITCZ is located near the equator.
    • The ITCZ is defined by converging winds and high rainfall.
    • The ITCZ is heated by intense sun and warm water near the equator, leading to increased humidity and rising air.

    Weather

    • Weather is defined by atmospheric conditions at a specific time and location.
    • Weather components include temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation, and cloud cover.
    • Most weather changes are driven by the movement of air masses.
    • Weather events are usually confined to the troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.

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    Learn about the diverse altitudinal ranges, climatic conditions, and factors influencing the climate of Ethiopia. Explore how the seasonal migration of the Inter tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the country's complex topography contribute to its climate.

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