Theory question 303
Climate(a) List five factors that affect climate. (b) Highlight five characteristics of Equatorial climate.
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Model answer
(a) Latitude; altitude; distance from the sea (continentality); ocean currents; prevailing winds and pressure belts; relief (slope and aspect); natural vegetation; cloud cover; human activities (urbanisation, industry).
(b) High temperatures all year (about 27°C); very small annual range (2-3°C); heavy rainfall (over 2,000 mm) throughout the year; double maxima of rainfall (near the equinoxes); convectional rain with afternoon thunderstorms; high relative humidity (over 80%); cloudy skies; small diurnal range; calm air (doldrums).
Explanation
Give figures for temperature and rainfall.