Mediterranean climates experience dry summers because of ________.
A) a double maximum of sun elevation
B) the position of subtropical high pressure
C) the cool ocean currents
D) adjacent rain shadows
E) the strong jet stream influence

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Mediterranean climates are located in the subtropics, where there is a persistent high pressure system known as the subtropical high. This system causes dry air to descend and suppress cloud formation, leading to dry summers.

Mediterranean Climates Experience Dry Summers Because of ________