Geography Savannah climate – Flashcards
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One of the most well know savannah grasslands is the Serengeti plains on Tanzania.
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The savannah climate is found further from the equator than the rainforests.
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The Serengeti extends into Kenya.
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The Kenyan part is called Masai Mara.
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Tempature
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The tempature is warm all year.
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Tempature
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There is 2 very different seasons.
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A very long dry season , winter and very wet season.
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Tenpature
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Summer is hot with an average tempature of 30 degrees.
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Winter is a bit cooler with an average tempature around 20 degrees.
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Rainfall
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Dry season=very little rain with an average rainfall of 20mm.
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Rainfall
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Between December and February there is no rain.
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During wet season 750-1500mm of rain falls.
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It gets very hot and humid during the wet season.
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Soil
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Savannah grasslands are not very fertile.
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Soil
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Decayed organic matter near the surface from the previous growing season provides nutrients.
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Soil
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High iron content gives soil its colour.
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Natural Vegetation
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Plants have deep roots to reach down to the water table. (Tap roots)
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Natural Vegetation
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The trunks of the trees store water and the thick bark protects them from fire.
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Many plants have storage organs such as bulbs.
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Wildlife
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Most animals have long legs or wings for migrations. Example: giraffes wildebeest and lions.
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Human activity
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In Africa people have put there animals in grassland and this has lead to over grazing.
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Human activity
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The soil is left exposed and can lead to desertification turning savannah into desert.
