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CLASSIFICATION OF CLIMATE

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      Köppen's classification of climate, also         known as the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system, was first introduced by the German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and later modified by Rudolf Geiger. It is one of the most widely used climate classification systems.  It categorizes the world's climates based on average temperatures, precipitation, and sometimes seasonal patterns.  The system uses a series of letters to denote the main climate types, with further subdivisions based on more specific criteria. The main climate types are: 1. A - Tropical/megathermal climates: Climates with an average temperature above 18°C (64.4°F) in every month of the year and which may have significant rainfall.    - Af: Tropical rainforest    - Am: Tropical monsoon    - Aw/As: Tropical savanna with dry winter/summer 2. B - Dry (arid and semi arid) climates: Climates characterized by little precipitation.    - BW: Desert climate    - BS: St

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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  Early childhood education refers to the formal teaching and care of young children by people other than their family or in settings outside of the home.  It typically applies to the education of children from birth up to the age of eight, a period recognized as crucial for child development.  The main goals of early childhood education include  the following: Promoting a child's cognitive,  Emotional, social, and physical development It encompasses various forms of learning, such as play-based learning, structured activities, storytelling, and social interaction, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.  Early childhood education settings can include preschools, kindergartens, childcare centers, and family daycare homes.  This foundational stage is aimed at preparing children for the transition to more formal schooling and helping them develop essential skills that serve as the building blocks for lifelong learning and well-being education.      Compo