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Question

The Köppen climate classification system primarily uses which of the following to define climate zones?

  1. Longitude and Latitude
  2. Temperature and Precipitation
  3. Vegetation and Soil Type
  4. Elevation and Wind Patterns

Answer:

Option B: Temperature and Precipitation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Temperature and Precipitation”.

The Köppen climate classification system is based primarily on monthly temperature and precipitation data. It considers the seasonal distribution of these variables.