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ClimateZone
&ClimateZone is a subclass of
Attribute
used by the
BinaryPredicate
climateTypeInArea
to classify a &GeographicArea according to its long-term weather conditions. The subclasses of
ClimateZone
are based on the Koeppen Climate Classification system. In the Koeppen system, climate zones are distinguished based on temperatures and rainfall.
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AridClimateZone
AridClimateZone
is the class of regions in which the climate is characterized by a distinct dry season. Annual rate of moisture evaporation exceeds annual rate of precipitation. This is Class B in the Koeppen climate system.
ColdClimateZone
ColdClimateZone
is the subclass of
ClimateZone
that is characterized by a warmest month with average temperature less than 10 degrees Celsius and a coldest month with average temperature less than -3 degrees Celsius. This is Koeppen climate system Type D.
MidlatitudeContinentalClimateZone
MidlatitudeContinentalClimateZone
is a subclass of
TemperateClimateZone
that is characterized by cool winters and hot summers.
PolarClimateZone
PolarClimateZone
is a subclass of
ClimateZone
characterized by having an average temperature less than 10 degrees Celsius in the warmest month. This is Koeppen climate system Type E. No agriculture is supported in polar climates.
SemiaridClimateZone
TemperateClimateZone
TemperateClimateZone
is the subclass of
ClimateZone
which the coldest month averaging between 18 degrees and -3 degrees Celsius, and at least one month averaging above 10 degrees Celsius. This is Class C in the Koeppen climate system.
TropicalClimateZone
TropicalClimateZone
is a subclass of
ClimateZone
in which the average temperature of the coldest month is greater than 18 degrees Celsius. This is Class 'A' in the Koeppen climate classification system.
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