What is the relationship between climatic controls and climatic elements?

Answer 1

Climatic Elements

Temperature

Temperature is the element of climate, which has the greatest influence on

tourist activity, and the type of clothing worn.

Tourists vary considerably in their ability to acclimatize according to age,

gender, body build, rate of metabolism (amount of energy produced), and ethnic

origin.

Although the human body can adapt fairly readily to tropical conditions, much

depends on alterations in patterns of behavior and lifestyle.

Sunshine

The effect of sunshine is particularly important at seaside. This is due to the

ultraviolet light which is reflected from the water surface and the sand, adding the

heat load, which the exposed skin is receiving from the sky. This is a very

important element especially to tourists who are looking to have their skin tan.

Wind

Winds are influenced in their direction and strength by the gradient (slope)

between high and low-pressure areas, earth's rotation, and topography. Wind is

essential for a number of tourist activities.

It is also a cooling element ensuring a moderate and comfortable

temperature.

Precipitation

Precipitations in its various forms of rain, hail, sleet and snow can be

regarded as a constraint. However, much of it depends on its intensity, duration

and seasonal distribution.

Rain typically falls in short heavy downpours, which does not have any value

to tourism. Snow on the other hand is an expensive hazard for transport but

valuable for tourism recreational activities.