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Download Solution PDFAccording to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by the letter 'E' in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Polar type.Key Points
- Koeppen's scheme is a classification system for climates based on temperature, precipitation and vegetation.
- It was developed by Wladimir Kundefinedppen, a German botanist, in the early 20th century.
- The letter 'E' in Koeppen's scheme denotes polar type climate, which is characterized by extremely low temperatures and dry conditions.
- This type of climate is found in the high latitudes near the poles, such as in Antarctica and Greenland.
- India does not have a polar type climate.
Additional Information
- Tropical savannah is denoted by the letter 'Aw' in Koeppen's scheme.
- This type of climate is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, with most of the precipitation occurring in the summer.
- Hot desert is denoted by the letter 'BWh' in Koeppen's scheme.
- This type of climate is characterized by hot temperatures and very low precipitation.
- Monsoon with dry summer, is denoted by the letter 'Am' in Koeppen's scheme.
- This type of climate is found in India and is characterized by a wet summer and a dry winter.
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