WAEC Geography 1993 Question 19

Question 19

Climate

All the following are advantages of the Koppen classification of climates except that it

  1. A.includes montane and sub-humid climates
  2. B.is very easy
  3. C.can be adapted for use at different educational levels
  4. D.stresses the link between vegetation and soils
  5. E.makes use of temperature and precipitation figures
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (includes montane and sub-humid climates)

Explanation

Koppen's scheme is criticised for not treating highland (montane) climates properly.