Multiple choice

Hot dry summer, mild winter with moderate rainfall and ample sunshine characterize the _________ climate.

  1. West European

  2. Taiga

  3. Mediterranean

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mediterranean climate is defined by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This pattern is caused by the shifting of subtropical high-pressure belts.