Factors That Influence The Climate Of Africa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main factors that influence climate?
A
- latitude
- altitude
- subsidence and convergence
- the ocean
2
Q
Why do areas close to the equator receive much Convection rainfall «
A
Due to hot air rising , cooling and condensing
3
Q
What type of rainfall do the Ethiopian highlands and the Drakensburg mountains receive ?
A
Relief rainfall
4
Q
What does the subsidence of air give rise to ?
A
High pressure areas on Earth’s surface
5
Q
Describe the rainfall in these high pressure areas
A
Very little rainfall
6
Q
List areas of high pressure
A
- Sahara desert and Kalahari desert
7
Q
What does the convergence of air masses lead to ?
A
- a low pressure on the earths surface as the air rises
8
Q
Describe the rainfall in areas of low pressure
A
These areas experience rainfall as the rising air cools and water vapour condenses to form clouds
