WORLD HISTORY

DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST

ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What climate is found in Israel?
A
Desert
B
Humid Subtropical
C
Mediterranean
D
Highlands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Israel has a Mediterranean climate with long, hot, rainless summers and relatively short, cool, rainy winters (Köppen climate classification Csa).

Detailed explanation-2: -The northern part of Israel is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, while the southern part is arid, with a narrow, semi-arid strip in between. Israel’s climate is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall varies significantly across the country and from year to year.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Israel is located, between 29°-33° North of the equator, characterized as a subtropical region, between the temperate zone and the tropical zone. Israel’s northern and coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot and dry summers and cool, rainy winters.

Detailed explanation-5: -Israel’s climate ranges from temperate to tropical, with plenty of sunshine. Two distinct seasons predominate: a rainy winter period from November to May; and a dry summer season which extends through the next six months.

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