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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > atmospheric sciences > meteorology and climatology > climate > climatic zones > temperate zones > Mediterranean climate
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > atmospheric sciences > meteorology and climatology > climate > climatic zones > temperate zones > Mediterranean climate
Preferred Term:

Mediterranean climate

Definition:
Climate typical of, but not exclusive to, the Mediterranean region with cool, moist winters and warm, dry summers.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
temperate zones
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • Mediterranean environment
  • Mediterranean-type climate
  • Mediterranean type climate
  • Mediterranean type environment
  • Mediterranean-type environment
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26893
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