GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The following are characteristics of tundra climate it is found above 66 1/2 degrees northern arctic cycle and 66 1/2 south of the equator (antarctic circle) it has cold winter with temperature varying between -29 Celsius centigrade to -40 Celsius centigrade it has a very long winter lasting 8 months it has cool summer with a temperature of about 10 centigrade to 15 centigrade it has a short summer lasting 3 months it has a very large annual range temperature going up to 73 centigrade there is a permanent cover of snow and ice (permafrost) the areas are generally dry with low annual precipitation (100 to 250 mm) during the long cold winter, the polar wind is dominant snowstorms or blizzard are common in this regional it is a high-pressure zone it is an area of low humidity RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL...

  This type of climate is experienced in several parts of East Africa mainly adjacent to the semi arid region e.g. the Western parts of Karamoja, the Southern Nyika plateau, parts of Western Tanzania etc.     This type of climate is characterized by the following; Rainfall received ranges between 760mm – 1000mm.   Rainfall is seasonal though the dry seasons tend to be long.   There are high temperatures experienced, average temperatures tend to be above 30°C   The temperatures ranges are high approximately 10 -15°C.   There is limited cloud cover.   There is low atmospheric humidity i.e. less than 40%. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVI...

  Some regions in the interior of continents and about 5 to 15 degrees north and south of the Equator experience a tropical continental climate . These regions include parts of Central Africa, northern Australia and some areas in South America. This is also known as Sudan-type or savanna climate. In the interior of continents, it is referred to as a tropical continental climate. Location: It is experienced within the tropics, though it may extend to 25 degrees north or south of the equator. The climate is common in most parts of Africa and in Brazil in South  America. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TROPICAL CONTINENTAL CLIMATE: Temperatures are high during the hot season, up to 32 degrees Centigrade.  During the coolest months, temperatures can drop to 21degree Centigrade.  The annual range of temperature is moderate, about 11 degrees Centigrade.  Temperatures are highest just before the onset of the rainy season.  Rainfall is moderate and is higher near the ...