Which of the following Köppen classifications has more area over land than over ocean?

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Here's a brief overview of the climate types mentioned in your question:
a. A - Tropical/megathermal climates
b. B - Dry (arid and semiarid) climates
c. C - Temperate/mesothermal climates
d. D - Continental/microthermal climates
e. None of these
To answer the question, we need to consider which climate types are more likely to be found over land rather than over the ocean.
a. A (Tropical) climates are typically found in equatorial regions and can be present over both land and ocean, but the vast tropical rainforests and monsoon regions are primarily over land.
b. B (Dry) climates are found in desert and steppe regions, which are almost exclusively over land since large bodies of water typically do not have arid conditions.
c. C (Temperate) climates are common in coastal regions and can be found on both land and sea, but the extent over land is significant, including much of Southern Europe, parts of South America, and other regions.
d. D (Continental) climates are found in areas that have a significant distance from the ocean, leading to greater seasonal temperature variations. These climates are almost exclusively over land since the ocean moderates temperature extremes.
Given these descriptions, the most likely answer to the question is:
b. B - Dry (arid and semiarid) climates
Dry climates (B) are primarily found over land because large desert regions, such as the Sahara, Arabian, Gobi, and Australian Outback, do not have oceanic counterparts. Therefore, the Köppen classification B has more area over land than over the ocean.

Which of the Following Köppen Classifications Has More Area Over