Mediterranean vegetation is found in which of the following regions. A. Central America B. California in the USA C. South-West Africa D. South-West Australia Choose the correct option.?

Option 3 : B, C and D

The Mediterranean vegetation is found in California in the USA, South-west Africa and South-West Australia.

• The west and south west margins of the continents have Mediterranean vegetation.
• It is mostly found in the areas around the Mediterranean sea in Europe, Africa and Asia, hence the name. 
• This kind of vegetation is also found outside the actual Mediterranean region in California in the USA, south west Africa, south western South America and South west Australia.
• These regions are marked for hot dry summers and mild rainy winters.

• Citrus fruits such as oranges, figs, olives and grapes are commonly cultivated here because people have removed the natural vegetation in order to cultivate.

Hence, the correct answer is - B, C and D

• Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers with the help of their thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration.
• Mediterranean regions are known as ‘Orchards of the world’ for their fruit cultivation.