Training of climate classification of koppen Trewartha and comparing with koppen classification

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography Education, Farhangian University

2 Educational Department of Social Studies, Farhangian University, Alborz

3 Central Organization Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Climate classification is an essential method for understanding regional climates. Various approaches to climate classification exist, including the Köppen and Köppen-Trewartha systems. The primary distinctions between these classification schemes lie in their objectives, the nature and number of parameters studied, and the establishment of thresholds. The Köppen-Trewartha classification, the subject of this research, is a refinement of the Köppen system. This study compares the Köppen and Köppen-Trewartha classifications, highlighting the latter's suitability for Iran due to its increased emphasis on precipitation. The primary goal of this paper is to introduce the concepts and calculations involved in the Köppen-Trewartha climate classification method. To achieve this objective, two synoptic stations in Fars Province, Lamard (representing climate type B) and Eqlid (representing a non-B climate type), were selected and analyzed. It is anticipated that teachers will not only become familiar with the Köppen classification but also with the Köppen-Trewartha method, enabling them to calculate and compare both systems.

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