Modern Climatic Regions
Today, we classify areas of the earth’s surface that have similar important climate characteristics in almost the same way, but adding several more variables. Regions that have similar climate characteristics can be widely spread apart, but typically are found in corresponding latitudes and continental locations.
Source: NASA
What Do You Think?
Take a look at this modern climate zone map. Try to imagine the climate in each colored area. What factors might be included in the classification scheme?