Climate Flashcards
State characteristics of an equatorial climate
- Hot climate
- High levels of rainfall
- Difference in daytime and nighttime temperature
- Lack of seasons
- High Humidity
What zones are considered equatorial?
All the places around the equator line
State the characteristic of hot desserts climates
- Very hot day and cold nights
- Irregular amount of rainfall
- Low levels of humidity
- Dry and strong winds
What are the factors that affect climate?
- Wind
- Latitude
- Oceanic currents
- Altitude
- Topography
- Cloud Cover
- Proximity to the sea
What is climate?
Is the general pattern of weather on a certain area for a long period of time.
Why does the sun hit stronger on places near the equator?
Because the angle of the sun heats directly
Why does proximity to the sea affects the temperature of a place?
Because water absorbs and releases heat
Name one oceanic current you have studied and the area affected
Humboldt current(cold) Ecuador’s costs
Why does altitude affect climate?
Because temperature reduces is higher you go, due to air pressure
What factor affecting climate generates rain?
Pressure, specifically low
Why are tropical rain forest infertile
Because vegetation absorb all the nutrients, leaving only minerals like iron
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