distance from the equator

Question 1

decrease of temperature

Answer 1

the further away from the equator a place is, the lower the average temperature.

Question 2

shape of the earth and its effects

Answer 2

the sun’s rays are spread over a larger area at the north and south poles. the area close to the equator receives direct heating from the sun concentrated over a smaller area.

Question 3

what happens in summer?

Answer 3

winds from the north and east bring rain too much of South Africa.

Question 4

what happens in winter?

Answer 4

wind belts move north leaving the northern parts of the country without rain

Question 5

the southern Cape

Answer 5

is the only part in South Africa that receives rain from the westerly winds in winter