(a) Outline any two differences between Greek and Koppen's system of climatic classification. (b) List any four major features of Kopapen's system. (c) Desc...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Geography - 2003 (Essay) Subject: Geography

Question 1 Report

(a) Outline any two differences between Greek and Koppen's system of climatic classification.

(b) List any four major features of Kopapen's system.

(c) Describe any four features of the of climatic type (Tropical Rainforest Climate) in Koppen's classification.

Answer

Greek system	Koppen system
Based only on temperature (distance from the equator / latitude).	Based on both temperature and rainfall, with definite numerical values.
Very broad; recognises only three simple zones (torrid, temperate, frigid).	Detailed; recognises many climatic types and sub-types shown by letter symbols.
Does not relate climate to vegetation.	Closely relates climate to natural vegetation.

Greek system	Koppen system
Based only on temperature (distance from the equator / latitude).	Based on both temperature and rainfall, with definite numerical values.
Very broad; recognises only three simple zones (torrid, temperate, frigid).	Detailed; recognises many climatic types and sub-types shown by letter symbols.
Does not relate climate to vegetation.	Closely relates climate to natural vegetation.

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