Mediterranean

Question 1

What are summers and winters like in the Mediterranean climate?

Answer 1

• Hot/warm and DRYsummers(STH)

* Rainy winters (cyclonic storms/westerlies)

Question 2

Where are mediterranean climates located?

Answer 2

Located on west coasts(equatorward from marine west coast) Subtropical latitudes (30-40º)

Question 3

What are the 5 mediterranean regions know as?

Answer 3

The major wine regions of the world

Question 4

What kind of vegetation types are possible in mediterranean climates?

Answer 4

1. Oak Woodlands - Relatively short oak trees with open with grassy understory
2. “Chapparal”also called “Mediterranean Shrubland” - dominated by shrubs rather than trees

Question 5

What kind of leaves are in Chapparal shrubland?

Answer 5

sclerophyllous leaves = hard, leathery leaves that reduce water loss; Also able to resprout from roots after fire

Question 6

What is an important characteristic of Chapparal vegetation? What does it contain?

Answer 6

Chaparral vegetation is fire adapted, it promotes fire, and requires it.“Born to Burn”…and burn it does! Contains volatile oils.

Question 7

What are some important crops?

Answer 7

Olives, grapes/ wine, citrus, lavender, sheep, goats, cattle