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World Climatic Types

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

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Overview

Weather is the short-term condition of the atmosphere at a place, while climate is the long-term average pattern of weather over 30 to 35 years for a larger area. World climates are classified to understand how temperature, rainfall, winds, and seasonal changes vary across the Earth. The ancient Gre

Key Concepts

Weather is the sum total

Weather is the sum total of atmospheric conditions at a particular time in a small area. Climate is the generalized and composite picture of average w

The Tropical or Torrid Zone lies

The Tropical or Torrid Zone lies between 23 1/2° N and 23 1/2° S, the Temperate or Mid-latitude Zone lies between 23 1/2° and 66 1/2°, and the Frigid

Low latitude climates are generally confined

Low latitude climates are generally confined to the tropical belt, though monsoon and desert climates may extend beyond 30° latitude, especially in th

Equatorial climate extends up to 10°

Equatorial climate extends up to 10° north and south of the equator, and may extend to 20° on windward margins. It occurs in the Amazon Basin, Zaire B

This climate occurs from 5°

This climate occurs from 5° to 37° latitude on the eastern parts of continents, including India and other monsoon regions. It is marked by seasonal re

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish clearly between weather and climate
  • Understand the broad temperature zones of the world
  • Identify the main climatic types and their latitudinal distribution
  • Recognize the rainfall and temperature features of each climate type
  • Relate climate to natural vegetation and human understanding of regions

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