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The map below shows the distribution of world climatic types. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

The map below shows the distribution of world climatic types. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

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(i) Name the climatic type labeled T

(ii) By which other term is this climatic type T is known

(iii) Describe seven characteristics climatic type T

(iv) Name any four countries where this type of climate T is found

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Maurice
i.Name the climatic type labeled T
-Warm temperate

ii. By which other term is climatic type T is known
Mediterranean

iii. Describe seven characteristics of climatic type T
-Temperature range between 210c in summer and 100c in winter

-During summer trade winds are offshore and dry

-During summer skies are clear and there is no rain meaning humidity is low

During winter predominant onshore westerlies cause cyclonic rain which is associated with temperate depressions

-Rain is inform of showers

-Rainfall vary from 500mm to 900mm

-Hot and cold local winds are common

-Has hot and dry summers and mild wet rainy winters


(v) Name any four regions where this type of climate T is found

-Lands bordering Mediterranean sea mainly Southern Europe and Northern Africa

-South west tip of Africa around Cape Town

-The central Chile in south America

-The central coast of California in North America

-South west Australia around Perth and southern part around Adelaide
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 7, 2019 at 08:19

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