Climate – is the average weather condition of a given place for a very long period of time.
Climatic region: refers to a continuous geographic are with similar climatic characteristics.
Areas with similar climatic conditions are grouped together to form a climatic region. Differences in climatic conditions have impact on the type of farming activities and even the type of cloths we put on.
The dressing style depends of the climatic condition of a place
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa
Equatorial climate
Tropical climate
Sub- tropical
Desert mountain climates
Semi- desert climate
Modified equatorial climate
Characteristics of main Climatic Regions in Eastern Africa
a. Equatorial
High rainfall throughout the year
Experience high humidity
No distinct dry season
Receive convectional rainfall
b. Desert climate
Hot and dry in most months of the year.
Prolonged drought.
Cloudless sky throughout the year.
Less than 250mm rainfall throughout the year.
c. Semi-arid climate
Long dry season
High temperature
Rainfall range between 250mm to 680mm per year.
d. Sub-tropical
Cool or moderate temperature between 18º and 23º. High rainfall between 1.100mm and 2500 mm per year Rainfall is throughout the year.
e. Modified Equatorial
Some parts experience short dry season
High rainfall over 1,100 mm per year.
It has two main seasons of about 22 º c.
High humidity throughout the year.
It has two main dry seasons.
Influence of climate on Human Activities in Eastern Africa
In arid and semi-arid areas, pastoralism is the main economic activities.
The area receives low rainfall that cannot support crop farming.
In tropical areas where rainfall is reliable. Crop farming is the main economic activities because the climate favours the growth of crops and animals.
Too much rainfall leads to flooding and destruction of crops and properties.
Drought and famine lead to death of crops and animals
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