The Mediterranean type of climate is found in mid-latitudes on the
A
Western side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the eastern side of the continents in the southern hemisphere
B
Eastern side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the western side of the continents in the southern hemisphere
C
Eastern side of the continents
D
Western side of the continents
Correct Answer: Western side of the continents
The Mediterranean type of climate is found in mid-latitudes on the Western side of the continents. Mediterranean climate types can be found along the west side of continents in mid-latitudes from 30° to 50° N and 30° to 40° S latitudes, commonly in a belt of prevailing westerly winds. Shrub communities are common in the Mediterranean climate type.