Question

Discuss the factors affecting climate of Brazil. Answer the question

Answer 1

Brazil is generally one of the year-round destinations with the temperatures dip under 20°C, apart from the temperature level in southern and mountain regions.

 The climatic condition differs from dry and hot in the fully arid interior to sticky and humid in the beautiful tropical rainforests of great Amazon jungle.

There are 6 factors that affect climate of Brazil including rainfall, atmospheric pressure, wind, atmospheric humidity and temperature. Additionally, they also play the significant role in Brazilian climate.

Answer 2

Answer:

i. Latitudinal extenet: Brazil experiences wide range of variations in climate due to

its vast latitudinal extent. The temperature in the northern part of Brazil is hot

while the temperature in the southern part are comparatively lower.

ii. Equator: The equator passes through the northern part of Brazil which means that

the sun’s rays are perpendicular in this region throughout the year. Hence, the

temperature here is hot. Moreover, this region receives Convectional type of

rainfall. So, the temperature here is hot. Moreover, this region receives

Convectional type of rainfall. So, the temperature here is humid. Thus, throughout

the year this region experience hot and humid climate.

iii. The escarpment: Brazil receives rainfall from the South-East Trade winds as well

as the North-East Trade winds. However, the escarpment acts as a barrier to the

winds coming from the sea. This causes orographic type of rainfall in the coastal

areas. Beyond the highlands, as the effects of these winds gets reduced, the north-

eastern part of the Highlands receives less rainfall and is called as a rain shadow

region.

iv. Weak convergence zone: In the equatorial regions, the winds move in the vertical

direction in this region. Also the convergence zone of the trade winds near the

coastal areas is extremely weak. As a result, cyclones are not formed.

v. Highlands and sea coast: The climate is cooler in the Highlands and the coasts

experiences mild and humid climate due to the proximity of the sea.

Thus, the vast latitudinal extent and the physiography of Brazil affect the climate of this

country.