Question

Which of the following are features of Köppen’s climatic classification?

1. It is based on monthly values of temperature and precipitation.

2. It considers regional vegetation patterns as the primary criteria.

3. It uses both capital and small letters to denote sub-types.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. B) 1 & 3
• C. C) 2 & 3
• D. D) All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. B) 1 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option B) 1 & 3

• Köppen used temperature and precipitation values, not vegetation directly.

• He used capital letters for major types and small letters for subtypes (e.g., w, s, h).