Mediterranean wild shrubs are in which climate zone?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Warm Temperate Zone
Explanation:
· Mediterranean wild shrubs are found in regions that fall within the Warm Temperate Zone, also known as the mid-latitudes, typically located between 30° and 40° or 45° north and south latitudes on the western margins of continents.
· The climate in these areas, known as a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa or Csb), is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, to which the vegetation is specifically adapted.
· The shrubs are typically sclerophyllous (having small, thick, hardened leaves) to conserve water during the long, dry summers. 
Information Booster:
· The specific shrublands are known by different names depending on the region: maquis or garrigue in the Mediterranean basin, chaparral in California, fynbos in South Africa, and mallee or kwongan in Australia.
· This biome makes up only about 2% of the Earth's land area but is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity.
· The primary cause of this distinctive climate is the seasonal shifting of global wind belts, specifically the influence of the subtropical ridge during summer and the westerlies during winter. 
Additional Knowledge: (b) Equatorial Zone
· The Equatorial Zone (around the equator, within 10-15 degrees latitude) has a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and heavy rainfall all year round.
· Vegetation in this zone consists of dense tropical hardwood forests, not drought-resistant shrubs. 
(c) Cold Temperate Zone
· The Cold Temperate Zone (or polar areas, above 60° latitude) receives less solar radiation, resulting in very cold conditions and sparse vegetation like tundra or taiga.
· This climate is incompatible with Mediterranean plant life. 
(d) Hot Zone
· The term "Hot Zone" is not a specific, recognized climate zone in standard geographical classifications like Köppen's, which uses categories like "Tropical" and "Dry" (arid/desert) for consistently hot regions.
· While Mediterranean summers are hot, the overall climate zone classification is "Warm Temperate" due to the mild winters.