Climate and vegetation around the

world

Climate and vegetation around the

world

Author & Editor

Daniel Naude
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First Edition

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 Table of contents
Content Page
1. Climates around the world
1.1 What is the difference between climate and weather?
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1.2 Hot, moderate and cold climates around the world
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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)
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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

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 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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The San Lifestyle
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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

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L
Lifestyle p.8
The Bedouin Lifestyle p.8
The San Lifestyle p.8

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Location

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 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

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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.

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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.

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Moderate: Average in amount.
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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.
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