Tropical Wet-and-Dry Climate in Africa Quiz
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Which region of Africa experiences up to six months of rainfall during the high sun period?

  • Central Africa
  • Northern Africa
  • Western Africa (correct)
  • Eastern Africa

What is the warm, dry wind blowing out of the southern Sahara in western Africa called?

  • Typhoon
  • Tornado
  • Harmattan (correct)
  • Monsoon

Which African region experiences a wet climate with two peak periods of rainfall corresponding to the double passage of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)?

  • Central Africa
  • Western Africa
  • Northern Africa
  • Eastern Africa (correct)

Where is the notable variation observed in the rhythm of equatorial climate, such as monsoonal rainfall or the absence of a second rainy season?

<p>Ghana to Benin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which African regions experience a dry summer subtropical or Mediterranean type of climate?

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

In which African regions is the tropical climate type experienced?

<p>Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which climatic region is characterized by clear and blue skies?

<p>Dry summer subtropical region (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the tropical wet-and-dry region cover less than half of Africa's total surface area?

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

Study Notes

African Climate Regions

  • The region of Africa that experiences up to six months of rainfall during the high sun period is the equatorial region.
  • The Harmattan is the warm, dry wind blowing out of the southern Sahara in western Africa.
  • The region that experiences a wet climate with two peak periods of rainfall corresponding to the double passage of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is East Africa.
  • A notable variation in the rhythm of equatorial climate, such as monsoonal rainfall or the absence of a second rainy season, is observed in West Africa.
  • The southern tip of Africa and the northern Mediterranean coast experience a dry summer subtropical or Mediterranean type of climate.
  • The tropical climate type is experienced in West and Central Africa.
  • The desert region is characterized by clear and blue skies.
  • The tropical wet-and-dry region covers less than half of Africa's total surface area.

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Test your knowledge about the savanna climatic region in Africa, also known as the tropical wet-and-dry region. Learn about the seasonal rainfall, the harmattan season, and the characteristics of the equatorial climate in Africa.

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