Africa's Climactic Regions and Characteristics

Question 1

Tropical Wet

Answer 1

Rainforests, occupies belt along the Equator, covers 8% of Africa, hot and humid, 80F, 60-120in rain annually.

Question 2

Tropical wet and dry

Answer 2

Largest climate zone, hot, humid and wet but little rainfall in the winter or dry season, unpredictable rainfall.

Question 3

Desert

Answer 3

40% of Africa, harsh temperatures, 10in if rain annually, Sahara = trading route.

Question 4

Mediterranean

Answer 4

Like LA, California, hot and dry summers, cool moist winters, mild climate, supports crops, Europeans attracted to this climate.