SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which climate has hot and dry summers with clear sunny skies, and moderate, wet winters?
A
Arctic
B
Mediterranean
C
Tundra
D
Subarctic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mediterranean climates have warm summers and short, mild, rainy winters. Mediterranean climates are found on the west coasts of continents between 30° and 40° latitude, and along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean summers feature clear skies, cool nights, and little rain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The climate is characterised by hot dry summers and humid, cool winters. It is also very capricious with sudden heavy rain or bouts of high winds such as the Sirocco and Mistral. This climate has a profound influence on the vegetation and wildlife of the region.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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