UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Koppen believed that vegetation of an area is the best expression of totality of a climate.
    2. Koppen's classification is based on the precipitation.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  1 only          

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Koppen's climate classification is not based on precipitation only, rather it is based on precipitation effectiveness. Thus his classification is based upon annual and monthly means of temperature and precipitation.


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