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Key Concepts

Ch. 20: Climate

After reading and studying Ch. 20, you should be able to:

Concept 1: Explain what is meant by Earth's climate system and discuss the factors used to describe climate.

Concept 2: List the five principal climate groups of the Köppen system and use examples to describe the criteria used to define each group.

Concept 3: Explore human impact on climate and consequences of global climate change.

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