Which one of the following climatic types is primarily the outcome of shifting of pressure belts wit...........

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Which one of the following climatic types is primarily the outcome of shifting of pressure belts with the seasonal apparent movement of the Sun in the sky?

Equatorial Type

Mediterranean Type

Tundra Type

None of the above

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Explanation:

Explanation:
•Mediterranean Type Climate Regions are the tropical margins of middle latitudes (30 to 40 degrees N and S) and occupy the western margins of the continents. Summers are hot and nearly dry whereas the winters are cool and moist.
• The major areas under this climate are: Areas around the Mediterranean Sea, California, Central Chile, Southern parts of South Africa and Southern and Southwestern parts of Australia.
• In June when the overhead Sun is at the Tropic of Cancer, all the pressure belts move about 5 to 10 degrees north of their average positions. The ‘Mediterranean’ parts of the
• In the same manner, when the Sun is overhead at the tropic of Capricorn in December, all the pressure belts shift 5 to 10 degrees south of their average positions. The ‘Mediterranean’ parts of Europe and California then come under the influence of the Westerlies and receive rain in December (winter in the northern hemisphere).
• In their respective summer season, these areas are under the influence of trade winds and being on the west do not get rain (as trade winds are easterlies).