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What is the overall pattern of meteorological conditions referred to as?

  • Weather
  • Temperature
  • Atmosphere
  • Climate (correct)
  • Who first classified Earth's climates into five major groups?

  • Charles Darwin
  • Wladimir Köppen (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Alfred Wegener
  • What does the Köppen Climate Classification system use to categorize Earth's climates?

  • Animal population
  • Rock formations
  • Native vegetation (correct)
  • Human population
  • How many major climate types are classified by the Köppen Climate Classification system?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the climate classifications represented in the Köppen Climate Classification system?

    <p>Letters of the alphabet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we tend to use to describe the major climate types on Earth?

    <p>Temperature and humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the climate classifications start in the Köppen Climate Classification system?

    <p>At the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is characterized by warm, wet conditions and is found near the equator?

    <p>Group A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is known for its severe winters and is closer to the poles than Group C?

    <p>Group D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is classified as Group E in the Köppen Climate Classification system?

    <p>The Arctic region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is characterized by little moisture in the air and is associated with the world's great deserts?

    <p>Group B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is two steps away from the equator and is known for its mild winters and moisture in the air?

    <p>Group C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is characterized by no seasonal change and very cold conditions all year round?

    <p>Group E</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is about mid-way between the equator and the polar region and has wonderful seasonal changes?

    <p>Group C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate group in the Köppen Climate Classification system is one step away from the equator and is known for little moisture in the air and the presence of great deserts?

    <p>Group B</p> Signup and view all the answers

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