Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding Koeppen’s classification?

1. The 'g' subtype is associated with the Gangetic Plain.

2. The 'c' subtype indicates less than four months with a mean temperature over 10°C.

3. The 's' subtype indicates winter dry.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1&2

Koeppen used

• 'g' is for the Gangetic Plain, and 'c' indicates fewer than four months over 10°C. 's' indicates summer dry, not winter dry.

• S for semi-arid and

• W for arid and the following small letters to define sub-types:

• f (sufficient precipitation)

• m (rain forest despite a dry monsoon season)

• w (dry season in winter)

• h (dry and hot)

• c (less than four months with mean temperature over 10°C)

• g (Gangetic plain).