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Climate Classification
With the Koppen classification system climates are defined by what elements?
Temperature and Precipiation
Which
ABCDE-
are the major climatic groups in the Koppen system?
Tropical Rainy Climates
Dry Climates
Warm Temperate Rainy Climates
Cold Snowy
Polar Climates
H- Highland Climates
Match the Climate types
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Rain Forest, Monsoon, Savanna
Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
Humid Continental, Subarctric, Subactic
Tundra, Ice Cap
Low Latitude Desert, Low Latitude Steppe, Middle Latitude Desert
Low Latitude Desert Climate Types B
Average Temp above 64.4 f.
Consentrated on Western Sides of Continent
Humid Moist Subtropical Climate Types C
Moist all year round or have winter-dry period
Maritime Tropical Air Masses influence this type of climate
Tropical Monsoon A
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Dry Season of one or more months
Affected fay the ITCZ
Tropical Savanna A
Occur Poleward of Tropical Rainforest Climates
Summers are wetter than winters
Two Temperature Maximums
Marine West Coast C
Mild Winters Cool Summers
Affected by MP air masses
Humid Continental D
Frost Free Periods Less than 90 days
Extreme Snowfall
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