Question

Which of the following statements regarding the Mediterranean climate in Africa is true concerning the regions of Africa?

• A. It is only found in the north-western tip of Africa.
• B. Regions from 10$°$ to 20$°$ latitude on either side of the equator experience this climate.
• C. The regions that experience the climate get rainfall in winter.
• D. Regions that experience this weather have hot and dry summers.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Regions that experience this weather have hot and dry summers.

Mediterranean climate is found between the 30° and 45° latitudes, both North and South of the equator. This climate is often found on the western sides of continents. The mediterranean climate gets its name from the climate found around the Mediterranean Sea. This climate is found in the north-western and south western tips of Africa. These regions get rainfall in winters while in summers it is hot and dry.