Question 14GS1GS1
Despite sharing a similar latitude, why does the Mediterranean climate vary from the China-type climate? How do the differences in climate affect life and economic activities in the region?
Introduction
The climatic system of world are influenced by a wide variety of factors leading to even different climates on the same latitude itself.
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Main Body
Factors affecting Climate type: latitude, altitude, Distance from the sea, Insolation from the sun.
Reason behind varying climates
1Influence of sea: Mediterranean sea is an enclosed sea whereas China borders open ocean.
2Wind system: Westerlies bring rainfall in China in summers.
3Reversal: movement of ITCZ leads to winter rainfall in Mediterranean Area.
4Topographic differences: Mediterranean surrounded by Alpes, Atlas, etc.
Affecting life and Economic Activities
1Winter rainfall in Mediterranean → good for citrus plants, wheat.
2Summer rainfall in China Type → good Kharif crops.
3Climatic difference: changes in food habits, clothing, diving system.
4Temperature difference: huge contrast in Mediterranean climate.
5Industries development: [Ex] Citrus fruits led to formation of wine and olive industry.
6Means of Transportation: linkages for farmers to main markets impaired due to climate system.
7Type of agriculture: intensive or subsistence based, Rabi or Kharif based.
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Conclusion
Thus varying climate can have varying impact on life and economic activities of a region.
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Diagram
Diagram showing Mediterranean Climate and China Type Climate at same latitude with different characteristics
- Good framework of factors affecting climate
- Diagram provided for clarity
Topper
Gaurav Chopra
AIR 83
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Climate types and variations
Mediterranean vs China-type climate comparison
Writing Stats
187
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analytical
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