The map of Africa below shows the different climatic regions of Africa. Use it to answer questions below it.

The map of Africa below shows the different climatic regions of Africa. Use it to answer
questions below it.

i)Identify the climatic types marked X and Y.
ii)Name any four characteristics of the climate marked Z

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i) X – Mediterranean
Y – Equatorial climate
ii) - Rainfall is low/ below 250mm per year
- Rainfall is erratic/ unreliable
- Occasional flash floods
- Temperatures are high throughout the year
- Intense solar radiation
- Diurnal range of temperature is large/ extreme hot days and cold nights
- High rates of evaporation
- Skies are clear/ high terestial radiation
- Low humidity
- Strong dusty winds

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 08:39

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