The soil contains nutrients for plant growth. The type of soil in an area is an important factor in the growth and development of a city. Climate Climate refers to the year-round weather conditions of an area. Different parts of the world have different climates. Climates can be classified as tropical, dry, mild, continental, polar, and high elevation.
Climate can be an influence on the development of cities.
Certain weather conditions such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloudiness affect the vegetation and animal life in an area. People often choose to live or not live in an area because of its climate.