Dry summers and winter precipitation maxima characterize this small biome which is located in 5 disparate locations,typically on the west coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitude.Which is this biome?
A)Midlatitude grassland.
B)Tropical savanna.
C)Mediterranean shrubland.
D)Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest.

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The characteristics described in the question are the key features of the Mediterranean shrubland biome. It is also known as a Mediterranean-type ecosystem and is found in regions with hot, dry summers, mild and wet winters, and moderate temperatures. Examples of areas with this biome include the Mediterranean Basin, parts of California, the Cape Province of South Africa, and parts of Chile and Australia.

Dry Summers and Winter Precipitation Maxima Characterize This Small Biome