alleryWhich scientist developed the most commonly used climate classification?
AWladimir Koppen
BEugene Odum
CEdmond Halley
DEratosthenes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wladimir Koppen
1. Climates are classified by average temperature and precipitation.
2. The most commonly used scheme was originally developed by Wladimir Koppen.
3. Odum is linked to ecosystems, Halley to astronomy.
_Source: Wikipedia, Natural environment, Climate_
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