The precipitation in Mediterranean climates

A) decreases with latitude.
B) comes primarily from local convection over heated surfaces.
C) is confined to winter in large part because of the nearby presence of subtropical high pressure systems in summer.
D) is affected very little by mid-latitude cyclones.


Answer: C

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