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Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 8 · Geography

Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife revision notes for ICSE Class 8 Geography: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Factors Affecting the Climate of Asia

  • Five factors affect the climate of Asia: latitudes, distance from the sea, monsoon winds, direction of mountain ranges, and ocean currents.
  • Asia extends from 10°S to 80°N, so it experiences many climate zones.
  • Places close to the sea have a moderate climate, while places in the interior have an extreme climate.
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2. Rainfall in Asia

  • Rainfall in Asia changes from region to region and season to season.
  • Heavy rainfall areas receive more than 200 cm of rain per year.
  • Heavy rainfall areas include equatorial regions, southern Himalayas, and coastal regions of South-East Asia.
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3. Types of Climate in Asia

  • Asia has five main types of climate: Tundra, Temperate desert, Tropical monsoon, Desert, and Equatorial.
  • Tundra climate is found beyond the Arctic Circle, including northern parts of Russia.
  • In Tundra, winters are long and severe, summers are short and cool, and precipitation falls as snow.
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4. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Asia

  • Natural vegetation depends on climate and rainfall.
  • Tundra vegetation is found in northern Russia bordering the Arctic Ocean and consists of mosses and lichens.
  • Tundra wildlife includes polar bear, polar dogs, seal, walrus, penguins, and reindeer.

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What are the important topics in Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife for ICSE Class 8 Geography?
Key topics in Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife include Factors Affecting the Climate of Asia, Rainfall in Asia, Types of Climate in Asia, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Asia. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 66 practice questions on Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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