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Caiter2013

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Describe the Mediterranean climate type.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the difference between latitude and longitude.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answers should mention winter rains, dry summers, and mild temperatures.

Answer to Question 2

Lines of latitude (parallels) run east-west and measure the distance north or south of the equator.
Lines of longitude (meridians) run north-south and measure the distance east or west of the
Prime Meridian.



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