SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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elevation and precipitation
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latitude and temperature
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elevation and latitude
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precipitation and temperature
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Koppen climate classification system has importance pertaining to two major factors, which are temperature and precipitation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation. The yearly average temperature of the area is obviously important, but the yearly range in temperature is also important. Some areas have a much larger range between highest and lowest temperature than other areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most commonly used form of the Köppen classification has five primary types labeled A through E. These primary types are A) tropical, B) dry, C) mild mid-latitude, D) cold mid-latitude, and E) polar. Tropical climates are defined as locations where the coolest monthly mean temperature is above 18 C (64.4 F).
Detailed explanation-4: -Climate is determined by the long-term pattern of temperature and precipitation averages and extremes at a location. Climate descriptions can refer to areas that are local, regional, or global in extent.
Detailed explanation-5: -Tropical. Dry. Temperate. Continental. Polar.