Seasons-This site gives an explanation of why seasons occur. It also explains the difference in seasons between the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
Equinox and Solstice-This site explains what happens during the spring and fall equinox and summer and winter solstices. A map is also included to show the earth’s path around the sun and its location during the equinox and solstices.
Hadley-Ferrell Model-This site shows a picture of the Hadley-Ferrell Model. It also breaks down the three cells the make up the Hadley-Ferrell Model: Hadley Cell, Ferrell Cell, and Polar Cell, and gives a brief definition of them.
Land and Water-This site gives a brief description on land and water. It also shows a map that contains ocean currents and the temperature of the currents as they flow.
The Angle of the Sun's Rays-This site tells how the angle of the sun’s rays can affect seasons based on the angle the rays hit the earth. It also gives a picture to help describe the effect.
Koeppen History-This site gives a little background on Wladimir Koeppen.
Brief Guide-This site gives a brief guide to the five climate zones. Each zone tells about average temperatures, average amounts of rainfall, and crops suitable for growing in the region.
Map-This site shows a map with the five different climate zones around the world. It is color coordinated and describes each areas climate.
Submitted by Nathan Ruh on September 19, 2003.