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.