What type of climate covers most of central and southern Iraq?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hot, dry summers with mild winters and little rain
- Step 1: Most of Iraq has a desert or semi-arid climate. Answer: Hot, dry summers with mild winters and little rain. Why not the others: Heavy snow is only in the northern mountains, and Iraq has no monsoon or all-year rain.
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