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EastWind [94]
3 years ago
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What is life like in a Mediterranean climate region such as that found in California

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satela [25.4K]3 years ago
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Answer:

The concept of Mediterranean climate is characterized by mild wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers and occur on the west side of continents between about 30° and 40° latitude. However, the presence of a relatively large mass of water is unique to the actual Mediterranean region.

Explanation:

California's higher elevations, such as those found in the Modoc and Sierra regions, generally have two major climate types: a Cool Interior climate and a Highland climate.

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