Climatic Factors

Topic Content:

Climate is the average weather condition of a place, measured over a period of time.

Elements or Factors of Climate:

• Rainfall.
• Temperature.
• Wind.
• Relative Humidity.
• Pressure.
• Light.
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Importance of Climate in Agriculture:

1. Affects the duration of a cropping season.

2. Determines the yield of crops.

3. Limits the types of crops to be grown in an area.

4. Affects the type of soil formation in an area.

5. Limits the type of livestock to be reared in an area.

6. Affects the incidence of pests.

7. Affects the incidence of diseases

8. Affects vegetation distribution of an area.

Climatic Factors Affecting Agricultural Production:

Rainfall:

The most important factor of climate is rainfall. Rainfall is defined as the release of excess, condensed water vapour in the atmosphere into the earth.

Importance or Advantages of Rainfall on Agricultural Production:

1. Determines the distribution of crops and animals.

2. Necessary for seed germination.

3. The seasons determine when crops will be planted.

4. Determines the type of livestock to be reared in an area.

Ways in Which High Rainfall Affects Agricultural Production:

1. Prolongs