Introduces geographical classification strategies based on a simplified version of the Koppen system. The video identifies the characteristics of the following zones: humid tropical climates, wet-dry tropics, dry climates, subtropical and mid-latitude deserts and steppes, humid mid-latitude climates, humid subtropics, summer dry subtropics, marine west coasts, humid continentals, sub-arctic climates, polar climates, tundra, and higland climates. Illustrated with simple maps and colorful footage climatic regions are brought to life through the coverage of wildlife, people at work and play, representative landscapes and types of vegetation.