1. Climate Classification

2. Climate
Climatology is the study of Earth’s climate and factors affecting it
Climate describes long term variations in weather (30+ years)

3. Latitude Areas near the equator get more direct heating
Results in some areas being colder and some being warmer
Climate zones based on temperature and
precipitation

4. Climatograph
A climatograph shows the monthly average temperature and precipitation for a particular area

5. Climate Classification
Koppen classification system
Based on vegetation and average monthly precipitation and temperature

6. Tropical Climates Tropical climates have constant high temperatures
Some has up to 600 cm of rain each year
Tropical rain forests  vegetation
mT air masses
South America, Indonesia

8. Dry Climates Dry climates cover 30% of Earth’s land
Influenced by cT air masses
Scarce vegetation
High temperatures, low moisture
Sahara Desert

10. Mild Climates
Mild climates generally do not have a huge temperature difference between their cold months and warm months
Winters are generally warmer
Summers are generally cooler
Southeastern United States
Italy

12. Continental Climates
Continental climates are relatively dry with hot summers and cold winters
Away from bodies of water
Central parts of Asia
Canada

14. Polar Climates Polar climates lie north of the continental climates
Known for constant cold temperatures
Has low precipitation
Found near the poles and at high elevations
North/South Pole
Andes Mountains