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Earth (NASA) After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 19, you should be able to:

  • Explain what is meant by Earth's climate system.

  • Discuss the factors that give every location a distinctive climate.

  • Describe the Köppen system of climate classification.

  • List the five principal climate groups of the Köppen system and describe the criteria used to define each group.

  • Describe the location and general characteristics of the principal climate groups.



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