The hot climates of the world are found between the equator and 30° north and south of the equator. They are the equatorial, savannah and hot desert climates. Equatorial climate
Savannah climate Location Seasons Near the equator One season Average temperature 27 °C annually Annual precipitation 2,500 mm
Between 5° and 15° north and south of equator
Characteristics Two seasons (dry and wet)
Dry: 30 °C Wet: 20 °C
750–1,000 mm
One season 30–50 °C
250 mm Hot desert climate
Between 15° and 30° north and south of equator
Hot desert
Savannah Equatorial
: Figure 14.9 Regions with an equatorial, savannah or hot desert climate
ACT VITY
Research the following online: (a) What animals live in (i) equatorial climates, (ii) savannah climates and (iii) hot desert climates? (b) What vegetation grows in (i) equatorial climates, (ii) savannah climates and (iii) hot desert climates? (c) How do the animals and vegetation you’ve researched survive in these conditions?
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Climates: Classifying climate types and Ireland’s climate
