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| sorting/grouping that are as similar and dissimilar as possible. ie, group locations base on climate properties. regions that are similar |
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figure out what factors are controlling the climate.
determines degree of scale |
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| What are the 2 classification types? |
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| Define Empirical Classification |
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| based on observed climate values. collect data, divide into meaningful patterns. (rainfall, temp) |
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| Define Genetic Classification |
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| based on underlying climate controls. divide up areas depending on mechanisms that control climate. is not observed data |
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| Define the Aristotle classification scheme |
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| 3 climate zones. Torrid above tropic, frigid above circles. temp based system. Empirical |
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| What is the problem with classifying climate only using precipitation? |
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| the sahara, polar regions, and asia are all classified as the same when they are not the same in reality |
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| What is the Thornthwaite Classification? |
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an agriculture water perspective. annual surplus precip and deficit used, makes regions by moisture index.
problem - only really works for New Jersey, not the rest of the country |
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| What is the Koppen Classification? |
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| a 3 letter scheme, based on temp and rainfall seasonal variability. |
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| What is a boundary in the Koppen climate scheme? |
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| it's a zone of transition. fluctuates year to year |
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| Define the Strahler Classification scheme. |
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| example of genetic classification. 3 main groups based on air masses. divided into 14 groups based on prevailing winds, shifting ITCZ |
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| Draw the Hypothetical Continent |
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