What are tropical climates?

What is natural vegetation?

• It refers to plant life which covers particular parts of the world’s land areas and develops with human interference. 

• It refers to plant life that develops without human interference.

• It refers to plant life which covers particular parts of the world’s land areas and develops without human interference. 

• It refers to life which covers particular parts of the world’s land areas .

What is a main factor that affects the type of natural vegetation that grows in an area?

• The population in the country

• The soil

• Climate

• Sunlight

What does the climate refer to?

• Climate is how hot or cold a place is

• Climate is the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, usually less than 30 years

• Climate is the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, usually more than 30 years.

• Climate is the average weather conditions of a place over a period such as a week

Where are you most likely to find tropical rainforests?

• B

• C

• A

Characteristics of tropical climates (rainfall)

•​ ​ (a)   total annual rainfall of about 2000 mm and can go as high as 4500 mm

•Rainfall ​ (b)   the year

• 1. High
• 2. throughout
• 1. Low
• 2. Only during some months during

How do you calculate total annual rainfall?

• Add up the total rainfall for all twelve months

• Add up only the total rainfall for the first six months

• Add up the total rainfall for all twelve months and divide it by twelve

• Add up the total for the first six months and minus the next six months

Characteristics of tropical climates (Temperature)

•​ (a)   mean annual temperature of about 27°C

•​ (b)   temperature range of about 2-3°C

• (a) High
• (b) Small
• (a) Low
• (a) Medium
• (b) Large

What are the two types of natural vegetation that can be found in tropical climates?

• Coniferous forests

• Tropical rainforests

• Deciduous forests

• Mangroves

How do you calculate mean (average) annual temperature?

• Add up the average temperature for 12 months and then divide it by 12.

• Take the temperature of the first 3 months

• Add up only the temperature for the last 3 months

• Add up the average temperature for 6 months and then divide it by 6

Based on your own knowledge, why do you think we are learning about tropical rainforests and mangroves?