type of world climate Flashcards
equable climate with moderately warm summers and fairly mild winters
precipitation - almost throughout year -maximum in winter or autumn
british type of climate
deciduous forest predominant
what was the mechanism of british type of climate
deciduous forest occurs in pure
stands and this open nature of forests with scant underground is useful in logging operations
e.g. Temperate eucalyptus in Tasmania.
influenced
by Westerlies all around the year with regions
of cyclonic activity e.g. Britain.
North-West Europe regions-
southern
Hemisphere southern Chile, Tasmania, New
Zealand experience this type of climate
springs are drier
what are the other significane of the british type of climate
maximum comfort and mental alertness these regions are one of the most crowded parts of the globe.
Intensive market gardening on small farms with maximum cash returns producing cabbages, tomatoes, peas and fruits.
Mixed farming in the form of arable farming and Pastoral farming
North Western Europe originally home of many world renowned cattle breeds and consumes more milk per day than anywhere in the world.
Where does the Mediterranean climate primarily occur
Around the Mediterranean Sea
Central California, Central Chile, along the coast in south eastern and south western Australia.
What is the typical range of latitudes for the Mediterranean climate
30° - 40°
What characterizes the climate influenced by subtropical highs in summer?
hot and dry summers
During which season do westerly winds predominantly affect these areas in meditteranean type of climate
Winter
Mild and rainy
Why do meditteranean type of climate experience a hot and dry summer
Because of the subtropical high pressure
climate is characterised by hot, dry summer
and mild, rainy winter.
