Which of the following climatic types is found on the western margins of continents between altitude 300 and 400 North and South of the Equator?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following climatic types is found on the western margins of continents between altitude 300 and 400 North and South of the Equator?

  1. Monsoon
  2. Mediterranean ✓
  3. Sudan savanna
  4. China type
Explanation

Mediterranean climate occurs on the western edges of continents between 30° and 40° latitude. It has dry hot summers and mild wet winters.

This climate is found around the Mediterranean Sea, California, Chile, South Africa and Western Australia.

Olive trees, grapes and citrus fruits grow well in Mediterranean climates.

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