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Africa’s Four Major Climate Zones. 1. Tropical Wet Climate Region Where? -This zone occupies a small area along the equator. -It covers only 8% of Africa -It extends from the country of Guinea in the west to the Great Rift Valley in the east. Climate -Hot and humid all year round
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1. Tropical Wet Climate Region • Where? -This zone occupies a small area along the equator. -It covers only 8% of Africa -It extends from the country of Guinea in the west to the Great Rift Valley in the east.
Climate -Hot and humid all year round -Average temp. of 80 degrees throughout the year. -60 to 120 inches of rain per year
2. Tropical Wet and Dry • Where? -This would be the savanna or grassland area of Africa. -Covers almost half the continent -Home to most Africans
Climate -In the summer the climate is hot and wet. -In the winter the climate is warm and dry. -Desertification has posed a problem to this area. Overgrazing has turned the grasslands into desert.
3. Desert • Where? -Cover about 40% of Africa. -The Sahara is the most famous desert in Africa • Climate -Temperatures can reach as high as 130 degrees. -Several years could pass by without rain.
4. Mediterranean Climate • Where? -This climate can be found at the southern tip and along the northern coast of Africa. • Climate -Summers are hot and dry. Winters are cool and moist. -The climate supports many types of crops and herding. - European settlers were attracted to these areas of Africa.