SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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subarctic climate
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oceanic climate
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humid continental climate
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marine climate
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Detailed explanation-1: -A subtropical location, moderated by ocean on three sides of the country and the altitude of the interior plateau, account for the warm temperate conditions. South Africa is a relatively dry country, with an average annual rainfall of about 464 mm.
Detailed explanation-2: -The maritime climate is famous for its cool summers and warm winters as the temperature changes between seasons are minimal. The typical temperatures range from 44 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, with summer temperatures occasionally reaching around 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Detailed explanation-3: -Warm and hot climates prevail all over Africa, but mostly the northern part is marked by aridity and high temperatures. Only the northernmost and the southernmost fringes of the continent have a Mediterranean climate.