Facts about climate

Want to know a little bit about the climate, climate is of course the weather.

Mountain climates drop as the altitude increases, that’s of course the height above sea level, this affects the type of vegetation that can grow in the area.

Polar climates are extremely cold and change very little throughout the year. There is hardly any rain or snowfall and very few plants can grow. The animals have thick fur or fat to keep them warm.

Desert climates are as we all know very dry with very little rain. The days are extremely warm, and the nights can be bloody cold. Generally, the plants and animals in the desert can store water.

The mediterranean regions are warm all year round with wet winters and dry summer. Citrus fruit grows well in such areas as their thick skins prevent them drying out.

The area around the equator is known as the equatorial regions and are permanently hot and wet ideal for rainforests.  

City climates are usually warmer than less built-up areas as concrete absorbs heat for longer than vegetation does.

There is also coastal or maritime climates which are mild and wet due to the air above the land and sea constantly circulating, gaining and losing heat throughout the day and night.