Theory question 306
Climate(a) Using Koppen's System of classification of climates, identify the types of climate that are represented by the letters listed below: (i) Af; (ii) Am; (iii) Aw. (b) Outline six characteristics of the Af climate.
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Model answer
(a)(i) Af: tropical rainforest (equatorial) climate; (ii) Am: tropical monsoon climate; (iii) Aw: tropical savanna (wet and dry) climate.
(b) High temperature (about 27°C) all year; small annual range (2-3°C); heavy rainfall over 2,000 mm; rain in every month (no dry season); double maxima; convectional rain with thunderstorms in the afternoon; high relative humidity; cloudy skies; small diurnal range.
Explanation
Six distinct characteristics.