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Köppen climate classification

The Köppen climate classification divides Earth's climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are A (tropical), B (arid), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).

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Group A: Tropical/megathermal climates

DoldrumsIntertropical Convergence ZoneTrade windsPacificEcuador
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PrecipitationTemperatureTropical climatesDesertTemperate climates
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Group B: Arid (desert and semi-arid) climates

Potential evapotranspirationFrequent fogDry climateEvaporationDesert
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Group E: Polar climates

Antarctic ConvergenceTree lineGreenland
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Group A: Tropical/megathermal climates

Group B: Arid (desert and semi-arid) climates

Group C: Temperate/mesothermal climates

Group D: Continental/microthermal climates

Group E: Polar climates

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Köppen climate classification

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Köppen climate classification

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