The Köppen classification subdivides terrestrial climates into five major types, represented by the capital letters A, B, C, D, and E. Type B climates are defined by dryness; all others are defined by temperature. Type A climates focus on the seasonality of their precipitation. Type E climates are separated into tundra (ET) and snow/ice ... More @Wikipedia
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