The Kppen Classification
Simplified version of the modern Koppen climate classification system. Rainforest Climate Af Kppen Classification
Fig 16.2 Distribution of climate types across a hypothetical continent. A Nice Website on the Kppen System: http://www. eoearth Description of the Kppen Climate Types
A-Tropical climates Af-tropical rainforest, Am-monsoon forest, Aw-savanna B-Desert climates BW-true desert, BS-steppe C-Mild Midlatitude, Mesothermal, moderate temperature Cf-no dry season, Cs-summer dry, Cw-winter dry D-Severe Midlatitude, Microthermal, snow forest Df-no dry season, Dw-winter dry, continental, Ds-summer dry E-Frost climates ET-tundra, EF-eternal frost H-Highland climates Changing location of the January 18oC isotherm in S. Florida, 1941-1979. Unit 15: Tropical (A) and Arid (B) Climates Rainforest Climate Af Rainforest Climate Af Monsoon Forest Climate Am Savanna Climate Aw Tropical grassland Summer wet, winter dry
Transition zone between forests and grasslands Savanna Climate Aw Tree-dotted savanna of Kenyas Maasai Mara game reserve. Arid Climates B Dry landscape of western Sahara near Morocco and Algeria. Desert Climate BW BW Climate Steppe Climate (Semi-arid) BS Steppe Winter Wheat Region of North America
Combines harvest winter wheat in western Nebraska. Arid Regions Show the Highest Precipitation Variability