Africa's Weather and Climate (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What two weather conditions define a climate region?
What two weather conditions define a climate region?
Temperature and rainfall patterns
What does the term 'temperature range' describe?
What does the term 'temperature range' describe?
Difference between highest & lowest temps
How much annual rainfall do true desert regions receive?
How much annual rainfall do true desert regions receive?
Less than 250mm
At which latitudes are desert regions primarily located?
At which latitudes are desert regions primarily located?
30° north and south of the equator
How much annual rainfall do equatorial regions typically receive?
How much annual rainfall do equatorial regions typically receive?
Over 2000mm
What temperature characteristic defines equatorial climate regions?
What temperature characteristic defines equatorial climate regions?
Small temperature range year-round
When do Mediterranean climate regions receive most rainfall?
When do Mediterranean climate regions receive most rainfall?
During winter months
How much annual rainfall do tropical humid regions typically receive?
How much annual rainfall do tropical humid regions typically receive?
Between 800mm and 1200mm
What distinguishes subtropical humid regions from tropical regions?
What distinguishes subtropical humid regions from tropical regions?
Rainfall throughout the year
What are climate graphs also called?
What are climate graphs also called?
Climatographs