BSK
BSk is a cold semi-arid climate category in the Köppen climate classification system. The designation combines B (dry), S (semi-arid/steppe), and k (cool or cold year-round temperatures, with average annual temperature below 18°C). A BSk climate features relatively dry conditions but is not as dry as a desert (BW); precipitation is limited and often seasonal, with variable amounts from year to year.
Climatic characteristics include low to moderate annual precipitation, typically around 200 to 500 millimeters, and a
Vegetation in BSk regions is usually grassland or sparse shrubland, reflecting limited moisture availability. Soils are
Geographic distribution of BSk climates tends to be in the interiors of continents away from strong maritime
Human activity in BSk areas commonly revolves around pastoralism and extensive agriculture enabled by irrigation in