1Overview
The Atmosphere Study Guide provides a more organized approach to studying the atmosphere. It organizes articles into groups to guide you through the articles. Some students will find this approach useful in learning. The following article provides an overview of the atmosphere.
Recommended Reading
About the Atmosphere: Explores the structure and composition of the atmosphere.
2Climate
The Koppen System for climate classification is explored. Then, the major climate and vegetation types of the world are explored.
Recommended Readings
Climate Classification: Reviews the Koppen climatic classification system.
Tropical Climates: Explores the A climates. These are the tropical rainforest (Af) and savanna (Aw) climates.
Dry Climates: A review of the B climates. These are the subtropical desert (BW) and steppe (BS) climates.
Temperate Climates: Examines the C climates of the world. These are the mid-latitude marine (Cf) and Mediterranean (Cs) climates.
Cold Climates: Explores the D climates. These are the high latitude continental and boreal climates.
Polar Climates: Reviews the E climates. These are the polar tundra and ice cap climates.
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