1S1P Topic - Koppen Climate Classification System

You can earn up to 9 points for report content and up to 6 pts for writing quality and organization.


Content
Here are some of the questions or topics that you should address in your report.  What kinds of data or information are used to determine the type of climate for a particular region or location?  You should discuss the 5 main climate groups: A(Am, Aw, Af), B(Bw, Bs), C(Cs,Cf, Cw), D(Ds, Df, Dw), and E(ET, EF) and probably at least mention or list the sub groups (in parenthesis in the earlier list).  Try to find just a main characteristic or two that can be used to distinquish one main group from all the others (for example the montly average temperature never drops below 64 F in a Group A climate zone).  At first glance all the groups and sub groups are going to be confusing.  Try to simplify the system somewhat and make it clearer.  Finally you might try to include an example city or location for a climate type or two (a home town, or a location you're familiar with or would like to visit)

Writing Quality
Explain the material in your own words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  Avoid generalites, try to include specific details and examples from the reading section.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one seamless coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors. Remember 1S1P reports must be double spaced and must fit onto one side of one page.