THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Mediterranean
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Tropical
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Tundra
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Equatorial
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mediterranean climate, major climate type of the Köppen classification characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters and located between about 30° and 45° latitude north and south of the Equator and on the western sides of the continents.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Mediterranean climate is known for its particular regional characteristics: large seasonal contrast for temperature and rainfall, strong wind systems, intense precipitation, and Mediterranean cyclones. The Mediterranean Sea is a marginal sea, surrounded by lands and complex mountains.
Detailed explanation-3: -Traits of a Mediterranean Climate Irregular rainfall. Annual rainfall is low, with more than half falling during the winter. Temperatures range from warm to hot in summer (or high sun season), with high evaporation rates. Temperatures are mild in the low sun season with reduced evaporation rates.