1. 14.2 Climate Classification
TSWBAT describe the criteria used to classify climates; compare and contrast different climates

2. Climate Classification
Koeppen Classification System
A widely used classification system for climates
Uses both temperature and precipitation for monthly data
Also takes into account the distinct vegetaton

3. Koeppen Classification System
Tropical Climates
Constant high temperatures
Less than 600cm of rain per year
Tropical rain forests
Maritime tropical air
Wet and dry zones

4. Koeppen Classification System
Dry Climates
Cover 30% of Earth’s land area
Deserts regions and arid regions/steppes
Continental tropical air
Low precipitation
Scarce vegetation
Located near the tropics
High amounts of solar radiation

5. Koeppen Classification System
Mild Climates
Humid subtropical
Influenced by”
High pressure systems found over oceans
Southern U.S.
Warm, muggy weather – summer
Dry, cool conditions - winter

6. Koeppen Classification System
Mild Climates
Marine west coast climate
Constant inland flow of ocean air
Mild winters
Cool summers
Abundant precipitation
West coast U.S.

7. Koeppen Classification System
Mild Climates
Mediterranean climates
Influenced by the Mediterranean sea
Italy and Spain
warm summers

8. Koeppen Classification System
Continental Climates
Warm summer climate
Cool summer climates
Subarctic climates
Located in zones with polar fronts
Tropical and polar air masses collide
Extreme temperatures (both summer and winter)
Wet summers

9. Koeppen Classification System
Polar Climates
Coldest regions on earth
Low precipitation
Low solar radiation
High elevations
Andes Mountains

10. Microclimates Microclimates Heat Islands
A localized climate that differs from the main regional climate
Mountain tops
Heat Islands
The climate is warmer than the surrounding rural areas
Cities

11. With a partner In complete sentences answer questions 1-5 on page 368.
Turn in when complete
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