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Geography - Weather, Climate and Tanzania (Form II)
Muhtasari / Summary: Weather vs climate, influencing factors, and Tanzania's climate zones.
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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the average over 30+ years. Factors affecting climate: latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, prevailing winds, ocean currents. Tanzania's climate zones: Coastal (hot, humid); Highlands (cool, 15–20°C); Low plateau (semi-arid). Rainfall seasons: Long rains (Masika – March to May); Short rains (Vuli – October to December). Tanzania's wettest area: Southern Highlands (Mbeya, Ruvuma – over 1,500 mm/year).