Climates And Regions Flashcards
Name the hot climates
Savanna climates
Equatorial climates
Hot desert climates
Name the temperate climates
Cool temperate oceanic climates
Warm temperate oceanic climates
Cool climates
Tundra climate
Boreal climate
Factors that influence climate
Latitude, Relief Distance from the ocean Prevailing winds Altitude Aspects
Latitude
The angular distance north or south of the equator
Near the equator hot, far from the equator cool
This influences temperature
Distance from the sea
Sea heats up slower in summer than land
Sea loses heat slower in winter than land
Warm winters cool summersin coatal areas e.g Shannon summer 15C
Winter 5C
Cool winters, warm summers inland areas e.g berlin summer 17C
Winter -1C
Prevailing winds
Most frequent winds in country e.g Ireland south west winds
Influences temperature and percipitation
Influence depends on direction and if winds passes land or sea
Where is the hot desert
Africa
Where is the tundra climate
Greenland, north canada
Where is the equatorial climate
South america
Describe temperature of cold climate
Summer:days short and cool 5C
Winter: days long and cold -35C
Large annual temperature range
Describe percipitation in cold climate
Comes in form of snow it is very low
Less than 250mm yearly
Describe natural vegetation in cold climate
Little vegetation
Heathers, mosses, lichens
Describe wildlife in cold climate
Animals and birds survive in summer
Migrate to south in winter
How the vegetation adapts to climate
Cactus Needles protection from animals Thick and waxy stops moisture loss Juicy flesh store water Roots spread for moisture
