Temperate Climates: Mediterranean Climates

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Temperate Climates: Mediterranean Climates Places like Italy, Spain, Greece Western Australia and California

Features of a Mediterranean Climate Summer Summers are hot because it is near the equator. It has a lot of High Pressure so is usually dry. Winter Winters are mild because the sun is still nearer. Winds blow in moist air bringing rain.

Temperate Climates: Mediterranean Climates The hottest month is June The temperature in this month is 28c The coldest month is Jan The temperature in this month is mild at 10c The wettest month is January There is less rainfall in summer and more rainfall in winter

How do plants adapt to the Mediterranean Climate Small waxy leaves prevent loss of moisture Thick bark protects against heat and keeps moisture in Deep roots go further underground to find water Cypress Tree

TOURISM AND CLIMATE People go on holidays to Mediterranean countries like spain: To enjoy the weather if they are from colder climates like Ireland This provides jobs and helps the economies of Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy and Greece.

Why does the Mediterranean climate attract tourists? In your answer mention Push Factors: Reasons why people leave Ireland: Cold climate, rain. Unpredictable weather. Cant make plans based on weather. Pull Factors: Things about Mediterranean climate that attracts people from Ireland. Almost guaranteed sun. Able to enjoy outdoors, eat outside, go to beach.