CLIMATE - UNIT 5 CDM

 CLIMATE

What is the climate? The climate is the weather in a specific area, over a long period of time and depends

on the temperature and precipitation.

FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE

-       Distance from the Equator: The Sun´s rays hit the arear near to the Equator directly and makes it hotter there. As we move north or south, temperatures decrease. This give us three climatic zones:

o  A hot zone.

o  Two temperate zones.

o  Two cold zones.

 

-       Altitude and proximity to the sea: coastal areas have milder temperatures than inland areas.

 

THE CLIMATES ON EARTH

 Hot climates:

-       Equatorial climate: very hot and rains a lot.

-       Tropical climate: rains during one season.

-       Desert climate: little precipitation.

Temperate climates:

-       Mediterranean climate: little rain and high temperatures in summer.

-       Oceanic climate: abundant rain and mild temperatures.

-       Continental climate: cold winters and warm and rainy summers.

Cold climates:

-       Polar climate: precipitation is mainly snow.

-       Mountain climate: frequent precipitation.