Climate Zones in Africa

Earth's most diverse and abundant plant life is grown in this climate zone.

This region contains large herds of zebras, gazelles, and giraffes.

Physical processes such as poor soil & erosion are causing desertification in this climate zone

This climate zone is located along the equator.

Some places in this climate zone can go without water for years.

This climate zone includes the Sahara Desert.

In this climate zone, an oasis can form at a low spot or when water bubbles up to the surface.

The largest, most varied climate zone in Africa: rainfall followed by drought.

There are only a few permanent water sources, Lake Chad and Niger River, in this climate zone.

Savanna is a synonym for this climate zone.