Temperate Climates

Class: Opal

We have covered hot climate types with a

focus on Desertification (in the Sahel region of Africa)

We will now shift towards a focus on Temperate climates, specifically focusing on Mediterranean lands

Hot Climates

Mediterranean Lands: Between 30 and 40 Degrees (see figure 1 page

103) On Western side of landmasses Hot Summers: due to dry trade winds Mild Winters: prevailing south-westerly winds

Temperate Climates

Evergreen Trees:

Small waxy leaves or sharp thorns that don’t lose moisture through transpiration (the loss of moisture through the leaves or bark of a pant)

Trees such as the cork oak and olive have thick protective bark which help to stop heat getting in or moisture escaping through transpiration

Long tap roots reach for underground water (key to avoiding summer droughts)

Plant Adaptation

Evergreens

See Page 105 for examples of tree types

Human Activities: Tourism

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