Consider the following statements:
1. Mediterranean Climate is characterized by dry summers and wet winters, mainly influenced by the shifting of the subtropical high-pressure belt.
2. Marine West Coast Climate experiences mild summers and cool winters with year-round precipitation, primarily due to the influence of westerlies and ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements:
1. Mediterranean Climate is characterized by dry summers and wet winters, mainly influenced by the shifting of the subtropical high-pressure belt.
2. Marine West Coast Climate experiences mild summers and cool winters with year-round precipitation, primarily due to the influence of westerlies and ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Mediterranean Climate (Cs) is typically found in regions like California, Southern Europe, parts of Chile, and South Australia. It experiences hot, dry summers due to the dominance of the subtropical high-pressure belt and wet winters due to the shifting of the westerlies.

Statement 2 is correct: The Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb/Cfc) is found along the western coasts of continents in mid-latitudes (e.g., Western Europe, the Pacific Northwest of the USA, and parts of New Zealand). It is influenced by westerly winds, warm ocean currents, and maritime air masses, leading to moderate temperatures year-round with consistent precipitation.

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Consider the following statements: 1. Mediterranean Climate is characterized by dry summers and wet winters, mainly influenced by the shifting of the subtropical high-pressure belt. 2. Marine West Coast Climate experiences mild summers and cool winters with year-round precipitation, primarily due to the influence of westerlies and ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2