NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Many sections have a Mediterranean climate, featuring hot, dry summers and wet, mild winters. However the mountains of Iran and Iraq have severe winter conditions. Precipitation is generally quite low, with ranges between 350mm to 750 mm annually (UNESCO-EOLSS, n.d.). The area is known for being hot and arid.

Detailed explanation-2: -The climate of the Middle East is generally hot and arid (dry), however, snow and low temperatures are common in the mountains. Much of the Middle East is desert. Daytime temperatures can reach over 52°C! At night, the deserts cool quickly, sometimes to below 0°C.

Detailed explanation-3: -The basic climate of the Middle East can be characterized in two words: hot and dry, although winters are mild with some rain. The exception is the mountains, where desert turns to steppe in northern Iraq, northern Iran and eastern Turkey. Winters here can be severe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Of course, the dominant climate of much of the Middle East and almost all of Northern Africa, is that of a desert climate.