Which of the following climatic region is described above:
A
Mediterranean type
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B
Cold snow forest
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C
Tropical monsoonal
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D
Tropical Steppe Climate
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Solution
The correct option is A Mediterranean type
Explanation:
Mediterranean climate
It is entirely confined to the western portion of continental masses, between 30° and 45° north and south of the equator.
It comes under the influence of subtropical high in summer and westerly wind in winter. Hence, the climate is characterised by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
The best-developed form of this climatic type is found in central Chile, Central California