Temperate Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Name of climate
A
Warm temperate oceanic (Mediterranean)
2
Q
Temperature- Summer
A
Hot & dry - 30°C
Close to equator sun is high
Cloudless skies long hours of sunshine
3
Q
Temperature - winter
A
Mild moist - 4-6°C
Heavy rainfall
Atlantic Ocean brings moist air
4
Q
Vegetation
A
Evergreen woodland
- absorbs and stores moisture during winter
- very thick bark and waxy leaves prevent moisture loss
- widely space to prevent competition for moisture
5
Q
Human activity
A
Sheets and goats commonly reared
Overgrazing has damaged vegetation & soils exposed to erosion
Fruit and veg farming
Irrigation schemes introduced to overcome summer drought
6
Q
Human activity- crops
A
Main crops citrus
Others include wheat, maize and sunflowers
7
Q
Tourism
A
Main industry in coastal areas
Brought- wealth, jobs , pollution, water shortages, badly planned development
