34 Social -- Climate, Vegetation and Animals in the Aorld

Differentiate between weather and climate.

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Weather	Climate
It is general atmospheric condition of a place.	It is average weather condition of a place.
It changes frequently.	It is stable or not changeable.
It may be different within small are also.	It is same for a huge area also.
Temperature, rainfall, humidity, etc. are elements of weather.	Altitude, latitude, distance from sea, slope, etc. are elements of climate.

What is weather?

The general atmospheric condition of a place is called weather.

Define climate.

Climate can be defined as the average weather condition of any area.

What do you mean by torrid zone?

The region near the equator on both hemisphere that receives the direct sunrays and has hot and dry climate is called torrid zone.

Define temperate zone?

Temperate zone can be defined as the region between torrid and frigid zone that has moderate type of climate is called temperate zone.

Draw the model of the earth and show the heat or temperature zones.

Make the list of ten major type of climate found in the world.

The ten major types of climate are:
a.    Based on torrid.
        - Equatorial climate region.
- Tropical savana climatic region.
- Tropical desert climatic region.
        - Tropical monsoon climatic region.
b. Based on temperate.
        - Mediterranean climatic region.
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Distinguish between tropical desert climate and tundra climate.

Tropical desert climate	Tundra climate
It is very hot and dry throughout the year.	It is very cold and freeze throughout the year.
The temperature is always above 0C.	The temperature is always below 0C.
Desert plants like cactus, and others are found.	Alpine grasslands and the pine forests are found.
Desert animals like camel and others are found.	Animals like polar bear, yak and other are found.

Why is savanna called the zoo of the world?

Savanna is called the zoo of the world because more than 90 percent of animals are found in this climate due to the presence of different grassland. The tall trees are not found because of low rainfall. Even the grass dies completely in the dry seasons. The climatic zone consists of grassland that remains suitable for the feeding & settlement of various animals. Despite the fact, this region becomes the home of thousands of wild...