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Q · World Climate KoppenMedium · 45s
What is the meaning of the second letter in Köppen climate classification?
TopicWorld Climate Koppen
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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In Köppen classification, the second letter indicates seasonal precipitation type (e.g., ‘w’ = dry winter, ‘s’ = dry summer).
Final Answer: Option C — Precipitation pattern