CLIMATIC CLASSIFICATION

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Climatic Classification
2. Greek Climatic Classification
3. Criticisms of Greek Classification of Climate
4. Koppen’s Climatic Classification
5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Koppen’s Classification
6. Differences between Greek and Koppen’s System of Climatic Classification

Meaning of Climatic Classification

Climatic classification is a conscious attempt at grouping different climates with similar characteristics together. This is because climate is not the same in every place.

Classification of Climate

The most common classification of climates are:

1. Greek classification
2. Koppen’s classification

Greek System of Classification of Climate

This is the earliest, simple and rough climate classification put forward by the Greek people. The Greek made their classification on the basis of Temperature. On this basis, the world is divided into climatic zones namely (i) Torrid zone (ii) Temperate zone and (iii) Frigid zone

1. Torrid Zone

This zone is found within the tropics (i.e. tropic of Cancer and Capricorn). It is very hot because of its nearness to the equator and the temperature is high throughout the year.