Describe either the Tropical Monsoon or the Cool Temperate Western Margin (British type) climatic region under the following headings
(a) Climate
(b) Vegetation
(c) Human activities
(a) Climate
(b) Vegetation
(c) Human activities
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
(a) Climate of cool temperate western margin (British type): The mean annual temperature is 13°C. The warmest month is 17°C while the coldest month is 4°C. Climate is very good for mental alertness and maximum comfort. Rainfall is between 600-800mm.
(b) Vegetation: Presence of deciduous forest - trees shed their leaves in the cold season to protect themselves against the winter snow and frost. Tempe-rate hardwood include oak, elm, ash, birch, beech horn bean, eucalyptus and horse chestnut.
(c) Human Activities, the main human activities are;
(i) Marketing and gardening Vegetable farms located in city centres where crops like cucumber, beet root, cauliflower, lettuce are cultivated
(ii) Mixed farming: Wheat barley are the main arable crops grown while cattle especially dairy, beef, cattle, sheep, pigs are reared
(a) Climate of cool temperate western margin (British type): The mean annual temperature is 13°C. The warmest month is 17°C while the coldest month is 4°C. Climate is very good for mental alertness and maximum comfort. Rainfall is between 600-800mm.
(b) Vegetation: Presence of deciduous forest - trees shed their leaves in the cold season to protect themselves against the winter snow and frost. Tempe-rate hardwood include oak, elm, ash, birch, beech horn bean, eucalyptus and horse chestnut.
(c) Human Activities, the main human activities are;
(i) Marketing and gardening Vegetable farms located in city centres where crops like cucumber, beet root, cauliflower, lettuce are cultivated
(ii) Mixed farming: Wheat barley are the main arable crops grown while cattle especially dairy, beef, cattle, sheep, pigs are reared