Classifying Global Climates: The Köppen System (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Who developed the Köppen classification system?
Who developed the Köppen classification system?
Wladimir Köppen
Primary factors used in Köppen classification
Primary factors used in Köppen classification
Temperature and precipitation
Tropical climate temp threshold (all months)
Tropical climate temp threshold (all months)
Above 18°C
Key characteristic of dry climates (B)
Key characteristic of dry climates (B)
Evaporation exceeds precipitation
Mediterranean climate precipitation pattern
Mediterranean climate precipitation pattern
Dry summers and wet winters
Key feature of continental climates (D)
Key feature of continental climates (D)
Greater temperature ranges between seasons
Characteristic of polar climates (E)
Characteristic of polar climates (E)
Coldest environments; limited growing seasons
Tundra (ET) warmest month temp threshold
Tundra (ET) warmest month temp threshold
Below 10°C
Köppen code for ice cap climate
Köppen code for ice cap climate
EF
Köppen code for desert climates
Köppen code for desert climates
BW
Köppen code for steppe climates
Köppen code for steppe climates
BS
Köppen code letter for tropical climates
Köppen code letter for tropical climates
A
Applications of Köppen system (name 2 fields)
Applications of Köppen system (name 2 fields)
Agriculture, urban planning, biodiversity, environmental research