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WAEC Geography 2018 Papers

Question : 15

Total: 50

In Koppen's classification of climates, Cs, refers to

Solution:

Concept:

Köppen climate classification uses letter codes to identify climate groups.

Explanation:

In Koppen's scheme, the symbol

\mathrm{Cs}

refers to the Mediterranean climate.

The letter

\mathrm{C}

represents a warm temperate climate.

The letter

\mathrm{s}

indicates a dry summer season.

Therefore,

\mathrm{Cs}

and its subdivisions

\mathrm{Csa}

and

\mathrm{Csb}

all describe Mediterranean-type climates.

Answer:

B. Mediterranean

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