Question

Write a short note on the climate of Africa.

Answer 1

Instructions: It is a straightforward question.

Solution:
Climate of Africa:

• The most prominent type of climate observed in Africa is the tropical climate. Africa is one of the hottest regions in the world. Here, the summers are hot, and the winters are mild.
• In Africa, the temperature remains high throughout the year and there is not any marked winter season. These regions receive adequate rainfall all throughout the year that is why the summers are hot, and the winters are mild in Africa.
• The regions in the North and South of the tropical region in Africa experience a temperate climate. These regions experience marked summers and winters.

Rainfall distribution in Africa:

• The regions of Africa near the equator i.e., the central and western parts of Africa receive heavy rainfall.
• The region surrounding the heavy rainfall area receives medium rainfall.
• The extreme North and South of Africa receive the least rainfall