Question

Consider the map given below :

Of the four shaded areas in the map, that which is characterised by hot dry summers, mild and moist winters and seasonal reversal of winds is the area labelled

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1

Ans. (a)

Explanation

The hot dry summers, mild and moist winters and seasonal reversal of winds is the charateristic of Mediterranean type of climate, found between 30°-45° latitude in both the hemispheres on the western side of each continent. So in the given map 2, 3, 4 are in eastern side. Only 1 which is indicated for California (U.S.A.) region is possessing that type of climate.