Natural Regions of the World — Flashcards

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Climate is the average weather conditions of temperature and rainfall at a specific place or region over a long period of time, usually about 30 years. It describes the general weather pattern of a pl…

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A climatic region is an area of the Earth's surface with similar climatic conditions because of the combined effect of climate controls. Climatic boundaries are transitional, so one climate slowly cha…

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Climatic boundaries are transitional because the features of one climate do not stop suddenly. They gradually merge into the neighbouring climate type.

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The Equatorial Region is found along the Equator from 5°N to 5°S on either side. It is also called Tropical Wet Climate or Tropical Rainforest Climate.

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The Equatorial Region has high temperature, very small annual temperature range, heavy rainfall, and high humidity. The average monthly temperature is above 18°C, and many places receive about 200 cm …

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The Sun is overhead throughout the year, so the region receives a lot of heat. Strong convection currents and low pressure cause heavy rainfall, especially in the afternoon with thunder and lightning.

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The forest is so dense that only about 1% of sunlight reaches the ground. The thick canopy blocks most of the light, which is why the forest floor remains dim.

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Pygmies are primitive, short-statured, nomadic people living in the Congo basin of Africa. Their average height is about 1 metre and their average weight is about 40 kg.