Savanna climates & their relationship to the ITZ

Question 1

characteristics of a savannah climate.

Answer 1

~ found between 5&20 degrees N&S of the equator
~ between the ITZ and subtropical high pressure zones
~ stretches from Senegal to Somalia.
~ hot temperatures (18-30c) all year
~ seasonal rainfall - wet & dry season
~ amount of rain depends on location of ITZ
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Question 2

distinguish between a dry & a wet season.

Answer 2

• for the North: dry season = Jan
  wet season = July
  DRY
  -ITZ moves south of equator in Jan; creating area of high pressure in the south. This lies above African savannah
  WET
  -ITZ moves North of equator in July; sits on top of North African savannah. This brings an area of low pressure and heavy rainfall