Understanding Climate Classifications

What sparked controversy regarding New York's climate classification?

• Its classification as desert

• Its classification as arctic

• Its classification as subtropical

• Its classification as tropical

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and wet summers?

• Cfb

• Cfc

• Dfa

• Cfa

What is a key difference between New York and New Orleans in winter?

• New York has milder winters

• New Orleans has colder winters

• New Orleans has snowy winters

• New York experiences regular frosts

What was Glenn Thomas Trewartha's contribution to climate classification?

• He classified all climates as oceanic

• He developed a new isotherm for tropical climates

• He introduced the concept of microclimates

• He separated the Cfa zone into two regions

What is the purpose of the new isotherm introduced in the video?

• To identify tropical rainforests

• To separate cool and mild winters

• To measure humidity levels

• To classify desert climates

Which region experiences mild winters due to its proximity to the equator?

• Northern Europe

• British Columbia

• Southern Chile

• Natal coast of South Africa

What is a characteristic of Oceanic climates?

• Hot summers

• Dry seasons

• Mild winters

• Extreme temperature variations

Which city is an example of a mild-winter Oceanic climate?

• New York

• London

• Tokyo

• Melbourne

What is a limitation of the Koppen Climate Classification system?

• It is too detailed

• It only applies to Europe

• It lacks simplicity

• It is too general

What percentage of places does the Koppen system work well for?

• 100%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%