Monday, May 27, 2013

Chapter 16: Climate Classification and Regionalization

Different Strokes for...Different Weather Folks?







Weather patterns differ considerably across the Earth’s surface and modern scientists attempt to manage these numerous climates by generalizing by way of commonality. These classifications are divided into regions and from there, six major climate groups. Depending on a number of controlling factors, altitude, topography and latitude being just a few, the concept of “climate” is established. From this idea it is then possible to have certain expectations depending on region and season. Florida is sunny, Britain is damp and primarily overcast, and Canada is home to fur-wearing Eskimos…all these concepts are born from the idea of climate and alternating regions.


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