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    The document discusses the major climates around the world. There are three main types of climates - tropical, temperate, and polar. Tropical climates exist between 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator and experience high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperate climates exist between 30-50 degrees north and south and experience four distinct seasons. Polar climates exist from 66.5 degrees to the poles and experience year-round cold temperatures. The climates are determined by factors like the angle of sunlight and distance it travels before reaching the Earth's surface.

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    The document discusses the major climates around the world. There are three main types of climates - tropical, temperate, and polar. Tropical climates exist between 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator and experience high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperate climates exist between 30-50 degrees north and south and experience four distinct seasons. Polar climates exist from 66.5 degrees to the poles and experience year-round cold temperatures. The climates are determined by factors like the angle of sunlight and distance it travels before reaching the Earth's surface.

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    The document discusses the major climates around the world. There are three main types of climates - tropical, temperate, and polar. Tropical climates exist between 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator and experience high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperate climates exist between 30-50 degrees north and south and experience four distinct seasons. Polar climates exist from 66.5 degrees to the poles and experience year-round cold temperatures. The climates are determined by factors like the angle of sunlight and distance it travels before reaching the Earth's surface.

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    Major Climates around the World.

    What we are covering today


    1. Why are there different climates around the world? 2. Distribution of climates around the world 3. Describe characteristics of worlds major climate.

    1. Why are there different climates around the World today?


    A. Due to the angle which the Suns rays approach the surface of the Earth.
    (a) 1. Which area do you think will experience the highest temperature? WHY? (c)

    (b)

    1. Why are there different climates around the World today?


    Answer: (b).
    -This is due to the angle which the Suns rays approach the surface of the Earth. - Distance travel by the sun rays before reaching the Earths surface.

    1. Why are there different climates around the World today?


    Due to the different amount of sunlight areas around the world receive, thus affecting their temperature and rainfall.

    Distribution of climates around the World.

    Tropical Climate

    23.5N

    23.5S

    Temperate Climate

    50N 30N

    30S 50N

    Polar Climate
    66.5N

    66.5S

    Distribution of climates around the World


    Type of Climate
    Tropical Climate Temperate Climate

    Where is it found?
    Between 23.5 degrees North and South of the Equator. Between 30 to 50 degrees North and South of the Equator. In areas from 66.5 degrees to the Poles North and South of the Equator.

    Polar Climate

    ** General Classification: Some areas beyond these latitudes can experience similar climate as well.

    Characteristics of climates around the World.


    A. Tropical Climate. - Lie between 23.5N and 23.5S of the equator. - Experience relatively high temperature throughout the year. [Max temperature of 32C and Min Temperature of 20C ] - Annual rainfall received well over 2000mm. - Countries with tropical climate: Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Uganda.

    Distribution of climates around the World.


    Representing Tropical Climate with the use of data. - Climograph: Graph showing the temperature and rainfall of a place.

    Distribution of climates around the World.


    B. Temperate Climate - Experiences 4 seasons [spring, summer, autumn, winter]. - Large temperature range[Between summer and winter] - Warm Temperate Climate: Hot or cool summer with mild winter. - Cool Temperate Climate: Cold winter and cool summer.

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