Climate and

vegetation around the

world
 Climate and
vegetation around the
world

Author & Editor

Daniel Naude
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First Edition
 Table of contents
Content Page
1. Climates around the world
1.1 What is the difference between
climate and weather? 1
1.2 Hot, moderate and cold climates around
the world 2
1.3 Wet and dry areas of the world 3

2. Tropical Rainforests
2.1 Location on earth 4
2.2 Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns
(monthly average) 4
2.3 Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest 5
2.4 Deforestation – reason, consequences 5

3. Hot deserts
3.1 Location on Earth
3.2 Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns 6
3.3 Natural vegetation and wild life in a rainforest 6
3.4 How people love in a desert 7-8

4. Reference list 9
5. Index 10-11
6. Glossary 12-15
 1. Climates around the world

1.1 What is the difference between climate

and weather?

Weather
Weather is the state of the air on that particular day. “Weather”
refers to cloud cover, rainfall and temperature.

Climate
The average weather conditions over several years with a minimum
of 20 years. We can estimate the day’s weather based on
assessments. Sometimes climate changes.

Climate Changes
Climate change happens all the time, usually these changes bring on more
or less rain than usual.

E.g. Rain seldom occurs in winter in the North West but recently they have
experienced plenty of rainfall.
1.2 Hot, moderate and cold climates around the world.

The equator is home to the hottest places on the

planet and the coldest places occur at the opposing
poles of the planet. The warmer parts of the planets
tend to be at around 10 and 30 degrees Celsius and the
colder parts tend to fall below 0°C. This trend tends to
remain almost all throughout the year. Milder climates
tend to have a temperature averaging around 25°C.

Depending on the area the climate may change. For

example coastal areas experience milder temperatures
because the water cools the land in the summer and
warms it in water.
1.3 Wet and dry areas of the world

Wet areas

Weat areas get plenty of rain throughout the year. Wet

area are normally near warm oceans, which provide
enough moisture to moisturise the land.

Dry areas
Dry areas get little to no rain throughout the year.
These areas are normally found near cold oceans. Cold
oceans provide less moisture.
2.1 Tropical Rainforests
Majority of rainforests are found near the equator where the
temperature is the warmest. Rainforests are home to more than half
of the world’s plants and animal species. We still don’t know much
about all these animals and plants but every year we lose massive
swathes of the forest, thus losing the chance to look at and examine
all these animals.

Map of the Rainforests on Earth.

2.2 Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns

Tropical rainforests are humid and steamy woodlands. The
temperature does not fluctuate much; as it is constantly hot and it
rains throughout the year.
2.3 Natural vegetation and wild life in a rainforest

Living creatures
Tropical rainforests are the perfect habitats for a wide array of
creatures. This is because of the abundance of rain and warmth.
Because of the constant warmth and rain, vegetation flourishes. This
dense vegetation creates a safe haven for all the living creatures to
build their homes and nests.

Fauna and Flora

The fauna and flora have adapted to the hot and humid climate.
Many different species of flora can be found in these rainforests.
These plants are evergreens, as their leaves don’t fall off.

The plants receive more than enough sunlight and water to thrive.
This allows the plants to grow bountifully.

2.4 Deforestation
Tropical rainforest are of the utmost importance for the survival of
the planet. This is due to the fact that they absorb large quantities of
carbon dioxide. Sadly humans are chopping down large areas of this
wonderous woodlands and being used for farmlands, construction
zones and mines. The trees’ wood is used for furniture and
construction.
3. Hot Deserts
3.1 Location on Earth
Deserts are defined as areas of little precipitation. Most plants
struggle to grow in these environments, thus making living in these
sorts of places quite unpleasant.

3.2 Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns

Deserts are extremely hot, as their daytime temperatures are
typically higher than 30 degrees Celsius although it can reach over
50 degrees.

3.3 Natural vegetation and wildlife in a hot desert

In reality, quite a number of animals live in desert areas as they have
learned how to survive in these areas. They bury themselves during
the day and attempt to acquire water from the daily morning mist,
but mostly they get their moisture from the animals and plants they
eat. Lizard and scorpions are the most well-suited to life in the
desert.
3.4 How people live in a desert.
Deserts are famous for their scarcity of water, yet some people have
devised strategies for finding water in this environment. Like the
Bedouins who overturn half buried rocks before sunrise to collect the
dew on the underside.

The Bedouin Lifestyle

A group of people called Bedouins in tents in the desert. Nomads and

Bedouins used camels used to transport salt, spices, gold and ivory.
People have always been able to survive in these environments,
through hunting and collecting. In deserts most settlements are built
or made near permanent water sources like rivers and oases.
The San Lifestyle

The San are nomadic hunter-gatherers. The used bows to hunt

animals. Beetles, snakes, scorpions and spiders are used to
manufacture poison. They use ostrich eggs to store water as water is
quite valuable. They also get moisture from tsamma melons and they
also suck water from buck stomachs.
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Index
A
Areas p.3
Wet areas p.3
Dry areas p.3

C
Climate p.1
Climates of the world p.1

D
Deforestation
Deforestation of Tropical rainforests p.5

H
Hot Deserts p.6
Natural vegetation and wildlife in a hot desert p.6
L
Lifestyle p.8
The Bedouin Lifestyle p.8
The San Lifestyle p.8

Location
Location of hot deserts p.6
Location of tropical rainforests p.4

N
Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest p.5

T
Tropical rainforests p.4
Temperature and rainfall patterns of hot deserts p.6

W
Weather p.1
Glossary

C
Climate: Climate refers to a region's long-term weather
trend, which is usually averaged over 20 years.
Carbon dioxide: a non-flammable, colourless gas
D
Dew: When water vapor condenses, it becomes a
natural form of water.

F
Fauna :Animals native to a certain area
Flora: Flora refers to all of the plants that exist in a
certain area.

G Global warming: Warming of the Earth's climate over

time.

M
Mild: Not too stern.
Moderate: Average in amount.
Motionless: Not moving.

N
Notorious: Well known.
Nomadic: Wandering.

R
Retain: Keep possession of.

S
Scarcity: Short supply.

V
Vegetation: Plants considered collectively.
Valuable: Of great worth.

W
Weather: Atmospheric conditions at a specific location
and time.
Woodlands: Land covered with trees.