The provided text offers a comprehensive analysis of the Köppen Climate Classification system, widely recognized as the foremost method for categorizing Earth's diverse climates. It traces the system's origins to Wladimir Köppen's early 20th-century work, emphasizing its empirical foundation based on temperature and precipitation and its ecological link to vegetation zones. The document meticulously explains the hierarchical coding structure and the five main climate groups, detailing the specific criteria for their sub-classifications. Furthermore, it explores the global distribution of these climate types, their strengths and limitations, and their continued relevance as a dynamic tool for understanding and visualizing climate change and its interdisciplinary applications in fields like agriculture and public health.
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