Tropical Monsoon Climate Flashcards
Where abouts are tropical monsoon climates?
- above and below the equator
- SE Asia, central and SE Africa and central America
Name some countries with tropical monsoon climates
Brazil, Philippines, Madagascar, Indonesia and south China
What is the monthly mean temperature?
above 18°C
What type of seasons do tropical monsoon climates experience every year?
- wet (May to October)
- dry (November to April)
Explain the wet season
- when overhead sun heats the land intensively
- causing a low pressure system
- air rises, sucking in moist air from the sea, bringing heavy rain
Explain the dry season
- sun heads south causing the sea to get hotter than the land
- the wind directions are reversed
- cool, dry winds blow over land to the sea
In what case would tropical monsoon climates be the most important in the world?
If importance was measured by the numbers of people affected
What are 3 human activities in tropical monsoon climates?
- tourism
- farming
- fishing
Subsistence farmers in tropical monsoon climates?
Their survival depends upon the seasonal nature of the climate because of rice crops
Explain the concept of ‘waste’
- nothing is wasted
- ‘waste’ is often used for animal fodder, kindling for fires or woven into hats, mats, screens and baskets
How can paddies be used during the dry season?
- as long as there is sufficient water for irrigation
- can be reused for rice crops, beans, lentils and wheat
How will climate change affect tropical monsoon climates? (4)
- increase in temperatures
- sea level rises
- drought
- flooding
The reliability of crops will reduce as a result of climate change, what issues will this further cause?
- food security issues
- malnutrition
- out-migration
How will farmers need to respond to impacts from climate change?
- be more intelligent about their crops
- be more versatile with alternate ways of living
- continuously view climate change data and any changes
