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Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn (GEES 1011)
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1. Define ITCZ and explain how it influences weather and climate.
2. As Ethiopia is a developing country, it contributes least to global warming, but still, there are some indications such as drought, flood, etc. Why is this so? Explain briefly.
3. What are the coldest and warmest months in Ethiopia and why?
4. Write the difference between weather and climate. Explain the elements and controls.
5. List the types of lapse rates and explain briefly how altitude affects temperature.
6. Define equinox and solstice and elaborate on how weather and climate can be affected by such conditions.
7. What is the most important controlling factor of weather and climate in Ethiopia and why? Discuss in relation to its location.
8. Briefly discuss the causes, consequences, and response mechanisms of climate change. What do you suggest to minimize the impacts of climate change in our country?

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Final answer:

ITCZ influences weather through convergence of trade winds, Ethiopia faces climate challenges despite limited emissions, altitude impact on temperature varies with different lapse rates.


Explanation:

ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone) is a belt of low pressure near the Equator where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, causing uplift of warm, moist air leading to heavy rainfall. This zone shifts north and south seasonally, impacting weather patterns and triggering monsoons in areas it traverses.

Ethiopia's contributions to global warming are limited, but the country still faces climate-related challenges like drought and flooding due to its susceptibility to climate variability. These issues result from a complex interplay of factors including geographical location, land use practices, and changing weather patterns.

Altitude affects temperature through different lapse rates: environmental, dry, and saturated adiabatic lapse rates. As altitude increases, temperature generally decreases due to the adiabatic process, with higher elevations experiencing cooler temperatures.


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