In which one of the following countries, the Mediterranean type of Bio

In which one of the following countries, the Mediterranean type of Biome is found ?

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Chile

Kenya

Argentina

Bolivia

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2016

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The Mediterranean type of biome, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is found in several regions around the world. Of the options provided, Chile has a significant area experiencing this climate type and supporting the corresponding biome, particularly in its central region.

– Mediterranean biomes are typically located on the western coasts of continents between approximately 30° and 45° latitude.
– Major regions where this biome is found include the Mediterranean Basin, central Chile, California (USA), the Cape Region of South Africa, and southwestern and southern Australia.
– Kenya is primarily located in tropical climate zones.
– Argentina and Bolivia have diverse climates, but the Mediterranean biome is not characteristic of their main regions.

Vegetation in the Mediterranean biome is adapted to drought and fire, and often consists of evergreen shrubs and trees, such as chaparral in California or maquis in the Mediterranean Basin.

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