SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many general climate regions are there?
A
5
B
4
C
6
D
7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are five climate zones in the Köppen climate classification system-the most widely used method of classifying climatic conditions on a global scale-with subcategories within those zones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The types of climates are: Tropical, Desert/dry, Temperate, Polar, Mediterranean. Polar climate (also called boreal climate), has long, usually very cold winters, and short summers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climate zones throughout the world based on local vegetation. Wladimir Köppen, a German botanist and climatologist, first developed this system at the end of the 19th century, basing it on the earlier biome research conducted by scientists.

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