Which of the following is the primary factor for the regional climate of the Mediterranean region?
A. Monsoon winds
B. Trade winds
C. Subtropical high pressure in summer, westerly winds in winter
D. Polar easterlies
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers due to subtropical high pressure and mild, wet winters due to the influence of westerly winds and mid-latitude cyclones.
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