A climate that is mesothermal and has a long,hot,dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

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A mesothermal climate is characterized by moderate temperatures throughout the year. A long, hot, dry summer is a common feature of the Mediterranean climate, which is found in regions like southern Europe, California, and parts of South America. Option A is incorrect because tropical savanna is characterized by wet and dry seasons, with a tropical climate. Option B is incorrect because a semiarid steppe climate would have lower temperatures and less precipitation than a Mediterranean climate. Option D is incorrect because a humid subtropical climate would have a wetter summer, and option E is incorrect because a humid continental climate would have colder winters.

A Climate That Is Mesothermal and Has a Long,hot,dry Summer