Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Mediterranean regions?

• A. The trees here have thick barks and waxy leaves.
• B. They are found in west and south west regions of the world's continents.
• C. The trees of this forest cannot tolerate summer.
• D. The natural vegetation of the place is mostly shrubs.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

They are found in west and south west regions of the world's continents.

The trees in Mediterranean regions have thick barks and waxy leaves. These adaptations help them store water during the hot summers. This vegetation is mostly found in the areas around the Mediterranean sea in Europe, Africa and Asia. These forests are found in the west and south-west margins of the continent. The natural vegetation of this place is mostly shrubs.