Geography

• Dry desert climates have very low rainfall throughout the year.
• Tropical climates have high temperatures all year round with little seasonal variation.
• The main types of climate are tropical, dry desert, temperate, polar
• Wet tropical climates are found near the equator, where there is high temperature and humidity all year round.
• Polar climates have extremely cold temperatures all year round.
• Climate is determined by latitude, altitude, distance from oceans, prevailing winds, topography, vegetation cover, and human activities.
• Monsoon climates experience seasonal changes in wind direction that bring alternating periods of heavy rain and drought.
• Monsoon climates experience wet seasons and dry seasons due to prevailing winds changing direction.
• Mediterranean climates occur on the west coast of continents between latitudes 30°N and 45°N, with hot dry summers and cool wet winters.
• Mediterranean climates are hot, dry summers and mild winters.
• Distance from oceans influences temperature and moisture levels.
• Mediterranean climates have hot summers and mild winters with low annual precipitation.
• In winter, the angle between the sun and the horizon is smaller, leading to less direct sunlight reaching the surface.
• Altitude affects air pressure, wind speed, and precipitation patterns.
• Latitude determines how much solar radiation reaches an area, affecting its temperature.
• In summer, the angle between the sun and the horizon is greater than in winter, resulting in more direct sunlight reaching the surface.
• Mediterranean climates are found on the west coast of continents, where warm air from the ocean meets cooler land air.
• Seasonal variations occur due to changes in the position of the sun relative to the Earth's axis.
• Cold deserts occur at higher altitude, such as the Andes Mountains, where it is too cold to support much vegetation.
• Altitude affects temperature as it decreases with increasing height above sea level.
• Location

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• Locale

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• Place

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