Question 7
ClimateThe 'Mediterranean type' of climate refers to
- A.short wet summer, dry winter, mean temperature above 20°C and precipitation about 1,000 mm per year
- B.wet winter, dry summer, temperature varies from about 6°C in winter to about 20°C in summer and precipitation ranges between 700 and 1,000 mm per year
- C.short wet summer, prolonged dry winter and precipitation is about 500 mm per year
- D.dry and wet climate; temperature around 20°C and precipitation ranges between 1,000 and 2,000 mm per year
- E.precipitation all the year round (about 1,000 mm per year) with a peak in winter
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Answer: B (wet winter, dry summer, temperature varies from about 6°C in winter to about 20°C in summer and precipitation ranges between 700 and 1,000 mm per year)
Explanation
Mediterranean climates have warm dry summers and mild wet winters.