Climate and Winds of Brazil

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What is the average range of temperature in Brazil?

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10°C (28°C-18°C)

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In which area does it rain more in Brazil?

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It rains more in the northern and central part of Brazil, e.g., Amazon Valley.

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From which directions are winds blowing towards Brazil?

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The winds are blowing from North East and South East directions.

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What could be the reason behind the winds blowing towards Brazil?

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These are permanent trade winds which blow from high pressure belt to the equatorial low pressure belt.

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What could be the obstruction in the way of these winds?

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The Escarpment acts as obstruction in the way of the South East Trade Winds coming from the sea.

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Which type of rainfall will occur because of these winds?

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Orographic rainfall will occur because of these winds.

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Correlate these winds and rainfall in Brazil.

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The escarpments act as an obstruction to the winds blowing from the sea and cause an orographic type of rainfall in the coastal region.

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In which part of Brazil are the average temperatures low?

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The average temperatures are low in the southern part of Brazil.

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Identify the rain-shadow area in Brazil. Describe its climatic characteristics.

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The north-eastern part of the Brazilian highlands is a rain shadow region with minimal rainfall and high temperatures.

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In which region do you find a higher temperature in Brazil?

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The northern part of Brazil has higher temperature.