Factors Affecting the South African Climate (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of a plateau
Definition of a plateau
Flat or gently undulating land at high altitude
Altitude-temperature relationship
Altitude-temperature relationship
Higher altitude = cooler temperatures
Why temperature decreases with altitude
Why temperature decreases with altitude
Air pressure drops, atmosphere thinner, retains less heat
Highveld regions characteristics
Highveld regions characteristics
High altitude, cooler temps (e.g., Gauteng, Free State)
Lowveld areas characteristics
Lowveld areas characteristics
Lower altitude, warmer temps (e.g., Mpumalanga)
Johannesburg altitude & avg temp
Johannesburg altitude & avg temp
Approx. 1,753m, 16°C annually
Nelspruit altitude & avg temp
Nelspruit altitude & avg temp
Approx. 660m, 21°C annually
Eastern escarpment feature
Eastern escarpment feature
Steep drop over 1,000m in few km, dramatic climate boundary
Temperature variation in higher areas
Temperature variation in higher areas
Greater fluctuations between seasons
Frost occurrence pattern
Frost occurrence pattern
Plateau regions more prone to frost