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Tropical Ocean Sunset (Corel)After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 15, you should be able to:


  • Explain the need for climate classification, and describe some early attempts at classification.

  • Describe and use the Köppen climate-classification scheme.

  • List the characteristics of each climate group in the Köppen classification.

  • Summarize each of the major controls of climate.

  • Provide a detailed overview, including temperature and precipitation characteristics as well as general location, of world climates.



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