Assertion (A): The Mediterranean regions have rainy winters. Reason (R): During winter they lie in the belt of the Westerlies. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Code:

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Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Mediterranean climate is a fairly dry climate. Almost no rain falls during the summer, so most of the rain falls during the cooler winter. The summer experiences cold ocean currents that bring dry air and no precipitation. During the winter the ocean currents shift and warmer, moist air brings rain to these areas. The Mediterranean regions usually occur on western side of continent and hence face rainfall during winter via westerlies.

Assertion (A): The Mediterranean regions have rainy winters. Reason (R): During winter they lie in the belt of the Westerlies. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Code:

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