Question

Distinguish between:

Equatorial climate and Mediterranean climate (Africa).

Answer 1

1. Equatorial climate (Africa):

• It is found in the equatorial region covering the Congo River basin and east African highlands.
• Temperature and rainfall are high all the year round in this region.

2. Mediterranean climate (Africa)

• It is found in the north-western and south western tips of Africa.
• These regions get rainfall in winters while in summers it is hot and dry.