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

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

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(a) Two differences between the Greek and Koppen systems

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.

(b) Four major features of Koppen's system

It uses quantitative data - fixed values of temperature and rainfall to define each type.
It uses a system of letter symbols (A, B, C, D, E, plus small letters) for the main groups and sub-groups.
It links each climate with its natural vegetation.
It recognises five main climatic groups: A (tropical rainy), B (dry), C (warm temperate), D (cold temperate) and E (polar).

(c) Four features of the Tropical Rainforest (Equatorial, Af) climate

High and uniform temperatures throughout the year, averaging about \(27^\circ\text{C}\), with a very small annual range (about \(2-3^\circ\text{C}\)).
Heavy rainfall all year round, over 1500-2000 mm, with no real dry season (every month exceeds 60 mm).
High relative humidity (often above 80 per cent) and heavy convectional rainfall, usually in the afternoons.
Double rainfall maxima associated with the twice-yearly overhead sun, and generally still, calm air (the doldrums) with dense evergreen forest.

(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...