Question

The region that have largest area along the Mediterranean sea is

• A. Mediterranean region
• B. Tundra region
• C. Taiga region
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mediterranean region

Mediterranean region is the area around Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, South-West USA, Australia, Africa. These regions have hot & dry summers and mild & wet winters. Mediterranean forests are found in these regions. These forests have trees having thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration. Due to these characteristics, Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers. Mediterranean Forests are known as 'Orchards of the world' for their fruit cultivation.