Mascoma s, valero ma, bargues md 2009 climate change effects on trematodiases, with emphasis on zoonotic fascioliasis and schistosomiasis. South america south america factors influencing climate. The climate of any particular place is influenced by a host of interacting factors. Local geography, including distance from the ocean and nearness to mountains, also has a significant influence. Climate change in southern africa the ipcc report from 2007 defines africa as one of the most vulnerable continents to climate variability and change because of multiple stresses and low adaptive capacity ipcc wgii 2007. The african continent is bordered by passive margins preserving the terrigeneous sediment resulting from its erosion, and as such, recording the. Agricultural production in sub saharan africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with rainfed. What climate control factor affect your local climatewhat are the 5 factors that affect climate on a local scale. In this lesson we take a look at factors that determine the weather of south africa as well as identification of the three anticyclones. Normally, climatic conditions become colder as altitude increases. Why africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change editions.
Factors affecting climate by david rogers 33307 views. Factors that affect municipal service delivery in gauteng. This is because the suns rays are dispersed over a larger area of land as you move away from the equator. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors affecting household food security in niger.
The aim of this thesis is to identify and evaluate the main factors affecting the. The different parts experience different types of climate which include. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The first and most important of them are the subtropical highpressure air masses over the south atlantic and south pacific oceans and their seasonal shifts in position, which determine both largescale patterns of wind circulation and the location of the rain. Climate is average weather condition recorded over long period of time for example 30 years.
Despite the fact that the african continent has contributed the least to anthropogenic factors causing climate change, africa is the worst hit. Some are global factors that affect all parts of earth. There are many different factors that affect climate around the world. The water cycle as the sun warms the surface of the earth, water rises in the form of water vapor from lakes, rivers, oceans, plants, the ground, and other sources. Three factors that affect the climate in africa and all climates are. South africa s response to climate change was presented. Areas closer to the equator or sea level are generally warmer than areas far from the equator or at high altitudes. Cholera is now endemic in the lake victoria basin, a region with one of the poorest and fastest growing populations in the world. Gould ea, higgs s 2009 impact of climate change and other factors on emerging arbovirus diseases. Effects and adaptation mechanisms in africa christopher garimoi. We therefore investigate the determinants of economic growth in africa north and sub. Suggestions made by an anonymous referee also helped to improve the focus.
These species compose some of the worlds most diverse and biologically. Physical factors that affect population distribution include altitude and latitude, relief, climate, soils, vegetation, water and location of mineral and energy resources. Latitude, or how far one is from the equator, greatly affects the climate and weather of an area. The production of crops and livestock other than pigs in subsaharan africa is typically.
Climate is a longterm state, while weather changes constantly. Evidence shows that the change in temperature has affected the health, livelihoods, food productivity, water availability, and overall security of the african people. Employment in agriculture as share of total employment, by. The policy seeks to outline a coherent, transparent and inclusive framework on. Causes of climate change united states environmental. Latitude or distance from the equator temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator due to the curvature of the earth. Terms to know fold your paper in half 3 times to create 8 boxes necessary to record the information in this lesson. Factors that affect municipal service delivery in gauteng and north west provinces of south africa. Forty four percent of respondents judged that climate change would impact significantly on biodiversity and vegetation within 30 years and a further 27% felt that impacts would be seen within 50 years. Climate change projections for this region point to a warming trend, particularly in the inland subtropics. The climate of east africa east africa lies within the tropical latitudes but due to a combination of factors the region experiences a variety of climatic types. The impact of climate change and other factors on zoonotic.
The repercussions of climate change will be felt in various ways throughout both natural and human systems in subsaharan africa. Agricultural production in subsaharan africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with rainfed agriculture accounting for approximately 96 % of overall crop production world bank 2015a. Seven 7 factors affecting climatic condition of the world. Agricultural production in subsaharan africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with rainfed.
This subsiding air generally results in clear skies and sunshine, which is found over most of southern africa. Table 1 summary of climate change impacts in africa by 2009. Climate change impacts in subsaharan africa climate analytics. Chapter 11 climate change department of environmental. For subsaharan africa, which has experienced more frequent and more intense climate extremes over the past decades, the ramifications of the worlds warming by more than 1. Factors that influence weather climate and weather. The impacts of climate change on food security and health. Life zones on a high mountain reflect the changes, plants at the base are the same as those in surrounding countryside, but no trees at all can grow above the timberline. Sep 30, 2014 five factors that affect climate lhartscience. The global climate system and any changes that occur within it also influence local climate.
Elevation refers to the distance above or below sea level. This is partly because of human factors but the continents climate also makes it extremely vulnerable. The climatic commonality throughout the region is the frequent occurrence of drought severe enough to incapacitate the population. African ecosystems are already being affected by climate change, and future impacts are expected to be. Its important to distinguish between temperature and climate there seems to be some confusion in the wording of the question. Top 5 factors affecting crop production your article library. When this done, there will be a drastic reduction in the negative effects of climate and environmental changes. For china, the key factors driving its economic growth are domestic investment, trade openness, initial income, and rural share of the population. The unique factors affecting employee performance in non profit organisations by charity tinofirei submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of magister technologiae in the subject public management at the university of south africa supervisor. It is important to note that most of the physical factors influence population distribution only indirectly through climatic conditions. Effects of climate change which include rises in the average temperatures, floods and droughts are some of the factors that are affecting food production which in turn affects food security. Impacts of droughts on livestock numbers in selected african countries, 1981 to 1999 22 table 3.
Places near the sea or ocean have higher temperatures and receive more rainfall than places that are inland due to high rate of evaporation. Climate and climatic variability of rainfall over eastern. Factors affecting demand for fertilizer in subsaharan africa. Sep 04, 2011 factors affecting climate by aloksir 24419 views. Start studying factors that influence temperature and rainfall. However, climate projections for west africa are not sufficiently reliable.
Since the 2006 saeo, local and global research has advanced. Factors affecting climate factors affecting climate ccea. Climate factors are the conditions that affect the climate characteristics of a particular location. Challenges, opportunities and recommendations t he water sector in africa is very sensitive to changes in climate and prolonged climate variability. Altitude, or how high one is above sea level, has a similar effectthe higher the elevation, the colder the climate. Equatorial climate this type of climate is experienced in the region between 5n and 5s of the equator. Factors that affect municipal service delivery in gauteng and.
Based on survey data covering 500 households, drought, high food prices, poverty, soil infertility, disease and insect attacks are reported by the respondents to be the main causes of food insecurity. Factors influencing household food security in west africa. Factors affecting the distribution of temperature ikenschool duration. It is different from weather because weather changes continuously but climate changes every 30 to 35 years. Also, temperatures decrease as you move away from the equator. Sep 16, 2014 and what lessons can we draw from the chinese experience of soaring economic growth. Dec 12, 2014 right now, the effects of climate change are already being felt by people across africa. African journal of science, technology, innovation and development.
May 20, 2015 when it comes to climate change africa is in the eye of the storm. Why africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Climatic, socioeconomic, and health factors affecting human vulnerability to cholera in the lake victoria basin, east africa cholera epidemics have a recorded history in the eastern africa region dating to 1836. Factors affecting climate factors affecting climate. Climate is the average atmospheric condition of a particular place. Climate is a longterm state, while weather changes. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time. There are six kinds of climate but the main factors that affect or. South america factors influencing climate britannica. Climate change is expected to alter the hydrological cycle, temperature balance, and rainfall patterns across africa. According to the climate change vulnerability index for 2015, seven of the ten countries.
Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, are a natural. Second, the near bisection of the continent by the equator results in a largely symmetrical arrangement of climatic zones on either side. Johannesburg is a growing and developing urban city that is presently. Factors affecting demand for fertilizer in subsaharan africa valerie a.
Students will develop hypotheses about how factors influence climate and will test their hypotheses through experimentation. The pattern of weather of a place is known as the climate of a place. This means that our climate is dominated by the belt of subtropical highs. Climate change is a term that refers to major changes in temperature, rainfall, snow, or wind patterns lasting for decades or longer. But while its strong, theres something more powerful. Climate and climatic variability of rainfall over eastern africa sharon e.
The national policy on climate change pursues constitutional obligations of the government of the republic of namibia, namely for the state to promote the welfare of its people and protection of namibias environment for both present and future generation. Pdf s the construction industry is an essential contributor to the economic growth of many countries. What three factors affect the climate of africa answers. Kelly this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge about the factors affecting farmlevel demand for fertilizer in subsaharan africa. Several factors have contributed to sustain relatively high. Many factors affect the daytoday weather and longterm climate of a given region. The three high that affect south africa are the south atlantic high, kalahari high and the south indian high. Potential impacts of climate change on food systems and food security, and possible adaptive responses 14 table 2. Jun 08, 2015 description of factors affecting local climates for grade 10 science. Climate, environmental changes, environmentalfriendly education policy, nigeria. Climate change is affecting the most vulnerable in zimbabwe. If it rains continuously in a place every day, the climate there is monsoon.
There are lots of factors that influence our climate. A number of factors influence the climate of the african continent. For example, within the tropics and subtropics aezs of europe, north america, africa, and australia, heat stress resulted in increased livestock morbidity and mortality renaudeau et al. Student will be able to explain how climate influences peoples lifestyles, particularly those of montanas tribal peoples. Among climate factors, heat stress is common due to high temperature. The three high that affect south africa are the south atlantic high, kalahari high and the south. Factors that influence temperature and rainfall flashcards. The factors that affect climate include elevation, latitude, wind, water currents and proximity to the ocean. Our results suggest that domestic investment, net oda inflows, education, government effectiveness, urban population, and metal prices positively and significantly affect africa s economic growth. If you live close to the equator, the climate will be warmer, while moving north or south from the equator brings a cooler climate. Factors that influence climate climate and weather.
Both humanmade and natural factors contribute to climate change. Africa s climate may leave its people vulnerable to harsh weather conditions like droughts and floods if the problem is not mitigated. Three principal factors control the features of south americas climate. How latitude, elevation, and local geography affect climate. Temperature range increases with distance from the equator.
The following are factors affecting climate distance from large water bodies. Climate and climatic variability of rainfall over eastern africa. It is the varying influence of these factors that lead to different parts of the earth experiencing differing climates. These include latitude, elevation, nearby water, ocean currents, topography, vegetation, and prevailing winds. Climatic, socioeconomic, and health factors affecting. In this lesson we take a look at factors that determine the weather of south africa as well as identification of the. Description of factors affecting local climates for grade 10 science. Factors affecting supply of fertilizer in subsaharan africa. What are 4 factors that affect africas climate answers. Factors affecting agricultural production in tigray region, northern ethiopia by bihon kassa abrha submitted in accordance with the requirement for the degree of doctor of literature and philosophy in the subject development studies at the university of south africa supervisor. Seventy seven percent felt that climate change would affect their work in the future, but only 35% acknowledged that climate. Countries in africa are more affected by climate change due. Khadiagala introduction widespread variations in geography, socioeconomic structures, and culture, cannot. There are many factor that influence weather, many of which we cannot see.
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